Reviewer: Nicole34, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I had it inserted at the end of September at my 6 weeks checkup after having my baby. I figured it would work for me because I've had mirena before with no issues. Insertion hurt a lot. Lots of cramping after. On October 6th I started my period.....and it's never stopped. It is now December. I went to my one month check up after insertion and my doctor recommended I use a birth contro ... Show Full Comment

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I had it inserted at the end of September at my 6 weeks checkup after having my baby. I figured it would work for me because I've had mirena before with no issues. Insertion hurt a lot. Lots of cramping after. On October 6th I started my period.....and it's never stopped. It is now December. I went to my one month check up after insertion and my doctor recommended I use a birth control pill as a supplement til my bleeding regulated. They say it's normal to have bleeding at 1st. Well I've been taking it for 3 weeks now and still bleeding. I've started getting cystic acne and my hair is real oily now and wasn't before I had it put in. And as an added bonus my emotional state is not so great. My depression I had in the past has started to come back. I'm going to have it removed.
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Reviewer: Heather, Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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The worst experience all around. I had Mirena without any issues. It took my OBGYN TWO times to get proper insertion. On top of that, I ended up with 3 ovarian cysts and constant pain. I later found out that the ultrasound technician who worked there also had issues with Liletta after having ZERO issues with Mirena

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The worst experience all around. I had Mirena without any issues. It took my OBGYN TWO times to get proper insertion. On top of that, I ended up with 3 ovarian cysts and constant pain. I later found out that the ultrasound technician who worked there also had issues with Liletta after having ZERO issues with Mirena
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Reviewer: 13-18 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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After the iud was inserted I stopped having a period and then a few months later I began to cramp almost every day, the cramps were mild but annoying. A year ago when this was occurring I got an ultrasound, they claimed it looked perfect and in order. Throughout the next year I still had months were I would feel cramps very often but no period. Last week I began to feel severe cramping with spotti ... Show Full Comment

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After the iud was inserted I stopped having a period and then a few months later I began to cramp almost every day, the cramps were mild but annoying. A year ago when this was occurring I got an ultrasound, they claimed it looked perfect and in order. Throughout the next year I still had months were I would feel cramps very often but no period. Last week I began to feel severe cramping with spotting and blood. It was very alarming. I went to get checked and the ultra sound showed one of the arms was into the uterine wall and that is causing pain. They claimed it probably was probably like that since insertion. 8 the plan was to place a new one under ultrasound to make sure it’s perfectly situated, I went today and now I was told it was both arms in both sides of uterine wall. She suggested we do the Skyla for reinsertion because it is smaller. The pain was unbearable due to already inflamed from pain this week and arms being into the walls, it was a very awful experience. When she initially took out the iud it hurt very bad. She went on to measure my cervix and I could tell she wasn’t expecting that to be painful and I yelped, it felt like an out of body experience in a bad way. My legs were shaking and she stopped for a few mins after seeing how concerned my mother was and myself in loads of pain. She suggested to just come back another day and I explained that I wanted it done now. She proceeded when I was ready. The cramp eventually subsided but the whole experience was awful. She said my uterus was too small for iud. I am overly frustrated because a year ago I was told the ultrasound showed it perfect. So advice: always asked to be measured before you choose your device. Have an ultrasound to make sure it’s properly placed. And trust your body! I knew something felt wrong but almost didn’t go get seen right away when I could’ve. You know yourself better than anyone else! The pain can be different for different people! Ask questions and do research!
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Reviewer: selliott, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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had this IUD inserted about 1 year ago to date. the insertion was incredibly painful but really was relatively quick. my obgyn used numbing on my cervix which i think helped but it still sucked. after insertion i bled and cramped for about a month straight but not heavy. periods prior to the liletta were extremely long, painful, and heavy. now they are very light (only wear panty liner) and abo ... Show Full Comment

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had this IUD inserted about 1 year ago to date. the insertion was incredibly painful but really was relatively quick. my obgyn used numbing on my cervix which i think helped but it still sucked. after insertion i bled and cramped for about a month straight but not heavy. periods prior to the liletta were extremely long, painful, and heavy. now they are very light (only wear panty liner) and about 5 days at most. I do get the dreaded IUD cramps from time to time especially around my period. Still trying to find ways to combat that. i have not noticed any unusual weight gain or acne as i have always had acne and i haven't been crazy active this last year. i started doing yoga though and have noticed i am able to lose weight so i don't think this IUD has any effect on my weight. overall it's been a good experience and i'll probably keep it until i decide to have kids. going back for a check up next week to be sure things are all in place.
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Reviewer: Anon, 25-34 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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When I got the liletta instead it wasn't painful at all. I was nervous from what other women said but was surprised when the doctor was done and the pieces was pretty much pain free. I stopped for the first few weeks which was annoying. Then it stopped. Then I had a couple of regular periods and now it's lessening again to spotting. This is messing with my head because I've read the st ... Show Full Comment

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When I got the liletta instead it wasn't painful at all. I was nervous from what other women said but was surprised when the doctor was done and the pieces was pretty much pain free. I stopped for the first few weeks which was annoying. Then it stopped. Then I had a couple of regular periods and now it's lessening again to spotting. This is messing with my head because I've read the stories of women getting pregnant with an IUD. It's probably nothing but I'm going to get a test just in case. I do like not having to take a pill everyday.
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