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Mirena update
A lot of people compare insertion of Mirena to a labor contraction; if that is what it really feels like, and you're in labor for 5+ hours, ew. So it's official - If I ever give birth, it will be with an epidural
As far as how long the pain lasts though, it only really hurt for 20 or so seconds (bad enough that I grabbed the sides of the bed and cried out, and I have a really high pain tolerance) after that it's just a dull ache, like cramps. I took two Advil before going and two afterwards and am fine now. I cramped for about an hour, max. I read so many horror stories online last night though about insertion and had myself really freaked out at the docs this morning. Thankfully I have a fantastic obgyn and he talked me down a lot.
It only cost me my $20.00 copay for 5 years of BC though, so all in all, totally worth the peace of mind (especially since it's more effective than the pill).
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That's how I feel about BC pills! I don't feel like that many hormones should go into your body, EVER.
I'm not sure I could drag myself to the doctor for something that painful (I'm a huge wimp), but I have been looking into BCP alternatives in the last couple days. My sex drive has been really low for a while now, and I figure it might be worth getting off the pill to see if that helps.
I read that to get mirena you're supposed to have been pregnant before. Is that true? If so, does anyone know why?
BFP on Jan. 18; EDD Oct. 1
Wasn't there a House episode about a nun who had a copper one and when they gave her an MRI it started ripping through her? I'm not sure I'll ever get that image out of my head. I think an IUD of any kind is not in the cards for me, though, since we're not sure when we'll want kids.
BFP on Jan. 18; EDD Oct. 1
Thanks so much for posting this! I really, REALLY wanted an IUD but my doctor said I'm not a good candidate since we're thinking about TTC in 2 or 3 years. BOO. Maybe after kids, I guess.
January 2, 2010
EDD October 10, 2013
Haha I too saw that episode- but copper IUDs have come a long way over the last 40 years! The copper one she refers too is best for those who don't want the hormones- however, Mirena is far more popular.
As for having had children- I have patients that will tell you it pretty much doesn't make a difference as far as the pain goes if you've had kids or not- its still kinda feels like 30 secs of having a nail hammered into you. ::Ouch!::
Mus- you're a trooper!
It's really not that much hormone. And without the Pill I don't get my period and I need to get my period to keep from getting ovarian cysts, so really the Pill can do good things for people.
And according to the Mirena webiste, the IUD releases hormone, so you're not hormone free with that, either!
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I know. But estrogen does bad things in my body, which is why I avoid the pill, I think Mirena is progestin (sp) only? Isn't it strange how everyones bodies react so differently to things.