Reviewer: Amanda , 19-24 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I was skeptical about trying another IUD after I had to get Skyla IUD removed after 9 months with nothing but issues. I was busy with full time school and a full time job and found myself not being good about taking my pill, as well as having my period every other week, so it was my next option. Insertion wasn�t bad, the worst part was when my gynecologist had to measure m ... Show Full Comment

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I was skeptical about trying another IUD after I had to get Skyla IUD removed after 9 months with nothing but issues. I was busy with full time school and a full time job and found myself not being good about taking my pill, as well as having my period every other week, so it was my next option. Insertion wasnâ��t bad, the worst part was when my gynecologist had to measure my uterus. I had cramping that day and into the next but, for me it was easily managed with ibuprofen (TAKE BEFORE YOUR APPOINTMENT) and a heating pad. Since that time Iâ��ve had very few problems. I had an ovarian cyst earlier on causing painful sex and intense cramping pains. But it went away on its own. Now I get an ovarian cyst every month, and I feel them right before I start my period. Usually the night before. The pain is an intense cramp that radiates to my lower back. But I usually manage it just fine with ibuprofen and icy hot on my back. My period have shortened and lightened tremendously. They havenâ��t disappeared entirely but some months I donâ��t have one, some months I spot, and some months I have a period. But theyâ��re not near as â��normalâ ;? or heavy as they were prior. Unless my life plans change which is unlikely, I will definitely be getting another one when the time comes in the next year or so.
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Reviewer: deedee, 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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Experienced lots of spotting, it didnâ??t go away. I got a pill added on top to help with that. After some time, I started developing ovarian cysts that would burst occasionally. The whole time I was on Mirena, I was having recurrent UTIs, which would be happening because of the recurrent bacterial vaginosis. If youâ??re S/O has an well endowed penis, they could possibly feel it. My boyf ... Show Full Comment

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Experienced lots of spotting, it didnâ??t go away. I got a pill added on top to help with that. After some time, I started developing ovarian cysts that would burst occasionally. The whole time I was on Mirena, I was having recurrent UTIs, which would be happening because of the recurrent bacterial vaginosis. If youâ??re S/O has an well endowed penis, they could possibly feel it. My boyfriend definitely felt it, kept poking the head of his penis. I got this removed as soon as possible after learning my recurrent UTIs started around the time of starting Mirena. Havenâ??t had BV or UTIs since stopping.
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Reviewer: AC, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I loved my mirena for the first two years of having it. My period stopped and i didnt have any side effects. But, over the past few months i have had recurrent bacterial vaginosis (4+ over the past 6 months) that i believe is because of the mirena (although mirena studies have not been specifically linked to increased chance of BV). I got my mirena taken out 2 months ago and have not had BV since.

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I loved my mirena for the first two years of having it. My period stopped and i didnt have any side effects. But, over the past few months i have had recurrent bacterial vaginosis (4+ over the past 6 months) that i believe is because of the mirena (although mirena studies have not been specifically linked to increased chance of BV). I got my mirena taken out 2 months ago and have not had BV since.
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Reviewer: Good Experience, 19-24 Female on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

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I felt like when it was initially placed, it did mean I had to adjust a lot to the effects of it, but it calmed down a lot after a couple of months (~3mos max). It has been very effective, especially since there have been times with partners over the past 5 years where we were having sex unprotected. I liked the fact that it was 5 years, and I am planning on getting it replaced with the same type ... Show Full Comment

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I felt like when it was initially placed, it did mean I had to adjust a lot to the effects of it, but it calmed down a lot after a couple of months (~3mos max). It has been very effective, especially since there have been times with partners over the past 5 years where we were having sex unprotected. I liked the fact that it was 5 years, and I am planning on getting it replaced with the same type of birth control (Mirena) in the near future when mine is “expired”.
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Reviewer: Carouselambra, 25-34 on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I did initially experience excruciating, breathtaking cramps during and immediately after insertion. My periods and all PMDD symptoms stopped immediately, and the Progestin causes my hair and nails to grow extremely fast. I'm sure it's not for everyone, but I'm on my second one, and I love it.

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I did initially experience excruciating, breathtaking cramps during and immediately after insertion. My periods and all PMDD symptoms stopped immediately, and the Progestin causes my hair and nails to grow extremely fast. I'm sure it's not for everyone, but I'm on my second one, and I love it.
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