Random lactation with Mirena IUD?

MrsAnnieL · January 2010

I haven't nursed my son in 2 years, and I've had the Mirena IUD for several months. This morning in the bath, I felt the familiar tingle of milk and sure enough, a little squeeze produced several drops from both sides!

I shouldn't be pregnant, so does anyone know why this may have occured? Anyone else spontaniously lactate years after nursing?

Sorry if TMI! Thanks for any info you may have...

redhotrachel35 · January 2010

I never had that happen w/ my Mirena, but I've never been pregnant or nursed before so I don't know if that would make a difference or not.

emmypants · January 2010

If you haven't already, I'd post this on Sex & Romance too, they may know more.

fusionbride · January 2010

WOAH! never been PG so no real answers for you. but I would have been freaked out! Hope you find out some helpful information...

OK, I googled it and galactorrhea (non-breast-feeding lactation) is a "less frequent" side effect of Mirena. http://www.medscape.com/druginfo/dosage?drugid=20420&drugname=Mirena+IU&monotype=default

So it was probably the Mirena. But if it were me, I would probably also check in with my doctor (at least mention it at my next annual appt) cuz it can also be caused by some other scarier things (like tumors), and i am paranoid when it comes to health stuff : )

vampyr122 · March 2014

I haven't nursed in about 10 months and I'm on the Mirena. I've also started lactating and I have been having sex, so I have no idea how it's possible. It just doesn't make any sense and I can't find any answers either

poppies717 · March 2014

Two in one week?

DangerMuffin23 · March 2014

@poppies717 I was like, "what is this shit?". I only looked at the date after you said that.

sgautschi · March 2014

Haha I was hoping someone would post something funny. Seriously, what is up with the thread ressurrection lately? This is at least the second one this week right?