Would you recommend Mirena?

[smock]

I would definitely recommend Mirena! I've also had the non-hormonal IUD (Paragard) which gave me super long and heavy periods. On Mirena I either don't have periods or have very light spotting for 1-2 days. I was also able to get pregnant quickly after having my first Mirena removed.

[countthestars]

I liked my Mirena because I am terrible at remembering to take BCP and We aren't always super careful with condoms. I did have quite a bit of bleeding/spotting for the first few months it was in, which sucked, and then I got it out a little less than a year after getting it in (we are TTC again) so I'm not sure it was worth it.


ETA: I will be getting it again after we have #2 because I liked it well enough to deal with the spotting for a little bit at the beginning - my only hesitation is around how short of a time I wanted it in.

[Deleted]

I would. I did spot for a few weeks after insertion (which sucked, as I'd been spotting to that point from birth). I had it put in right at 6 weeks. I like that I don't have to do anything (my memory is shot for taking pills). I have a very light period once in a while, but it's rare.

[osulori]

I would, in a heartbeat! I had approx a week of heavy spotting from weeks 7-8pp (got mirena at 6 weeks pp, not sure if bleeding was related to that), and get the odd bit of spotting usually only when running more than 5 miles. Otherwise, nada. LOVE IT.

[chickens987]

I would. I had no spotting, a little discomfort (likely because I never went into labor and was never dilated before) and haven't had a period (or been pregnant!) since I got it in.

[kangaroo11]

I love it. I had a lot of spotting afterward for maybe 3 weeks, which sucked, but my periods are down to 4 days and it's great.

[my4girls]

I wouldn't. I had it pulled. Even the low dose affected my sex drive and I swear it is what stalled my weight loss

[UnderProtest]

Nope. Hated it. It made me bleed for months on end and gave me digestive issues. Had it taken out after 10 months and was so relieved.

[mlvmd]

Nope. It was horrible for me. Constant (okay, nearly) periods for years. Doctor couldn't figure it out. My body hated it and went right back to normal once it was removed.

[VillainV]

I have loved my Mirena. Only very rare and light spotting, and very light cramping for a day or so after insertion. Insertion was a breeze though.

My doc said said that I should "love" my IUD and if for whatever reason I didn't love it after 4-6 weeks she would remove it and we could go another direction. Some people don't have great experiences, but they do work really really well for a lot of people. And if you're not one of them, you can have it removed.

[arch01]

yep. i love mine. had one pre-baby and one now post-baby.

[sweetptater]

Yup, I love mine. Light spotting for a couple of weeks, then no periods since.