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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 17, 2015 1:52:23 GMT
In March I talked to my gynecologist about me super heavy periods. She prescribed a low dose BCP, saying that it would help with the periods, my acne, and keep my endometriosis at bay. I took it for a few months and was happy with the way it was working, except my blood pressure went up. I have had heart palpitations for quite some time and those were worse as well. So, she said to stop the pill and consider the IUD, which she said would have the same benefit but less side effects due to the hormones not circulating through your whole body. She also referred me to a cardiologist. I just had an echocardiogram, Holter monitor, and stress test. They said I am still just having frequent PVC's. The cardiologist didn't have any opinion on the pill vs IUD.
I am seeing my gynecologist again tomorrow and would like hear about your experiences with the IUD. Does it really help with heavy periods and endometriosis? What other side effects did you have? I have my tubes tied so I don't need it from the birth control aspect. I'm a little weirded out by it, to be honest, but if it will help with the other stuff with little side effects I might give it a try.
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Post by Jili on Aug 17, 2015 1:57:53 GMT
I never had a problem with heavy periods, but I'm on my third Mirena, and I have not had a regular period in the years that I've had it. I had about 6 months of irregular breakthrough bleeding (nothing terrible or unmanageable). I have not used anything beyond a liner in all of this time-- no pads or tampons necessary. I have not had any negative side effects, either. From this perspective, I can see that the Mirena would be helpful for those with heavy periods.
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Post by YooHoot on Aug 17, 2015 1:58:47 GMT
If you would have asked me this question the first 6 months that I had it, I would have told you to run. Spotting like crazy and it seemed like almost every day. My obgyn told me to give it 6 months to get used to it (I had an appt to get it removed). 4.5 years later and I love this thing!! NO periods. NO cramps. It's due to come out soon and I'll have another ready and waiting to go in.
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Post by blue tulip on Aug 17, 2015 2:08:06 GMT
no advice to give yet, but i'm getting one tomorrow. my periods have gotten very irregular and the last couple years have been heavier and heavier. after talking with doctor, we think this is the best course of action to hopefully stop my periods. i'm a little too young for ablation yet, she doesn't like to do it until early/mid 40s unless there is good reason. husband is snipped, so the BC isn't actually needed, it's all about period management. I expect spotting, but honestly I've had to have liners on hand because of the randomness of my periods for a while now, so that's not a big deal if it means at some point no more period.
good luck, I hope you find something that works for you!
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Post by lesley on Aug 17, 2015 2:13:36 GMT
Do you know why your periods are so heavy? I was offered the Mirena a couple of months before I had a hysterectomy, but an U/S showed I had large fibroids, and the doctor was reluctant to go ahead with it. He offered me a hysterectomy instead, and I happily agreed. It's the best thing I've ever done!
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 17, 2015 2:16:35 GMT
I haven't had a period on the Mirena for over a decade. It is awesome.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 17, 2015 2:22:51 GMT
I'm not sure why my periods are so heavy, but after my last c-section I was told that if I ever needed a hysterectomy it would be a very difficult procedure due to my endometriosis. So, if there is something that will help me avoid that I am all for it (depending on side effects, of course).
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2015 2:50:36 GMT
I'm probably on my third Mirena and have had zero problems. For a long time, I had a period each month, but it was shorter. Now, I don't notice most months.
It hurt like HELL every single time I had a new one inserted. I've heard most people have no issues. I'm seriously making my husband get snipped so I don't have to do it again.
I had horrible periods with the copper IUD.
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 17, 2015 2:51:00 GMT
I may have not have lost the baby weight because of mirena, but that is the only side effect I have noticed in 11 years
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 17, 2015 2:51:44 GMT
I'm probably on my third Mirena and have had zero problems. For a long time, I had a period each month, but it was shorter. Now, I don't notice most months. It hurt like HELL every single time I had a new one inserted. I've heard most people have no issues. I'm seriously making my husband get snipped so I don't have to do it again. I had horrible periods with the copper IUD. that's funny. Dh had the big v years ago, but I love not having a period, so I keep it. |
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Aug 17, 2015 3:04:47 GMT
I was wondering about weight gain or difficulty losing weight while on it?
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 17, 2015 3:06:56 GMT
I was wondering about weight gain or difficulty losing weight while on it? I can't really speak to that as I don't know what would have happened had I not gone on it. |
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Post by 950nancy on Aug 17, 2015 3:18:09 GMT
Do you know why your periods are so heavy? I was offered the Mirena a couple of months before I had a hysterectomy, but an U/S showed I had large fibroids, and the doctor was reluctant to go ahead with it. He offered me a hysterectomy instead, and I happily agreed. It's the best thing I've ever done! This was my issue. I could go through two super tampons and a large pad in 40 minutes. I had the IUD for two months or so. My fibroids/body "ate" the IUD. It just disappeared. I ended up with a hysterectomy and was thrilled. |
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Post by Jili on Aug 17, 2015 3:40:20 GMT
I was wondering about weight gain or difficulty losing weight while on it? I lost 35 lbs about 3-4 years ago. Now I've gained a bunch of weight back (not that much), and I'm not losing it because I'm not working it. I'm exercising, but my eating habits are in the toilet. I didn't attribute my weight gain to Mirena whatsoever. It happened over time, and due to my bad habits. When I worked at it, I had no problem losing weight. |
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Post by camcas on Aug 17, 2015 5:03:25 GMT
best thing ever ever ever!!!
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Post by tania7424 on Aug 17, 2015 6:19:28 GMT
I was wondering about weight gain or difficulty losing weight while on it? I lost 30 lbs on it (with effort). The 30 I was carrying had nothing to do with Mirena. I got one almost 3 years ago for heavy, erratic periods. I am not producing enough progesterone anymore though. I still get a period every month, but it's normal. I've been happy with it. It's also helped even out some peri-menopause symptoms like hot flashes and mood swings. My periods are getting longer and heavier, so my doctor suggested it might be time for a fresh IUD. |
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Post by evnimom on Aug 17, 2015 10:46:06 GMT
Another vote for yes on the mirena. I love mine. I had very heavy periods using the most absorbent products. Now it seems like I don't even need to use a panty liner on the heavier days.
I was able to lose 90+ pounds the last two years. I've had my mirena for 3 or 4 years.
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Post by wholarmor on Aug 17, 2015 19:41:49 GMT
I have slight bleeding every month when I would normally have a period. Other than that, I have no noticeable side effects, and I had major side effects while on depo and the pill.
I'm guessing you will have someone show up and say that it did terrible things to them. I remember when Mary squared pulled hers out by herself!
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Post by M in Carolina on Aug 17, 2015 19:53:18 GMT
Have you tried Depo Provera? I did that for bc/endometriosis and loved it. I didn't have periods on it. There's also the Depo something that is chemical menopause. You could try that before an actual hysterectomy if you wanted to see how much it helped you. (if you have lots of endo on the ovaries or ovarian cysts when they do the hysterectomy, they might decide to remove them.
I had to have one ovary removed early because it was full of clots and scar tissue--I couldn't stand up or bend over because my ovary was stuck to my abdominal wall from scar tissue.
There is an endometriosis specialist in Atlanta that specializes in extraction surgery. He runs the whole bowel and removes as much errant tissue as possible.
I didn't have severe endometriosis, but I did have some grow on my bowels. Even though I had a hysterectomy, the tissue still remains and causes pain. When I'm stressed out and have a lot of stomach swelling and IBS issues, the pain is so bad I feel like I'm going to pass out. If surgery wasn't such a big deal for me, I'd go have this guy remove the endometrial tissue in my abdomen.
Every time you have a period, you're depositing more tissue in your abdomen. Gettin a hysterectomy was the best thing I ever did--even though I had complications (from the heparin they gave me because of my clot disorder--for me, the heparin causes more problems than it solves)
I hope you find relief. Endometriosis is horrible.
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