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I got Mirena late November 2009 and am now going to change to Implanon.
The reasons are...
1.The main reason is when I breath deep or move sometimesI can feel something shifting in/near my uterus.(Doctor said it Might be the mirena but it's ok if it is)
2.Allmost non-stop bleeding. Remember though, The IUD makes your period funky for 3-6 months when inserted. Even so, this is not a big reason for the switch.
3.During intercourse sometimes not even near allmy partner can feel the strings. And after a while start to hurt.
4.Mirena lasts 5 years while Implanon lasts 3 years. I want the shorter timeframe so I don't need to worry about wasting the Birth Control if I decide to try to have another child before it expires.
Hope I don't scare you from Mirena,because as far as pregnancy prevention, it's great. I'm just giving you my experience. My personal prefrences and sensitivity play a big part in that.
GoodLuck and hope this helped.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoMirena can be a good method of birth control for women who don't mind not having a period, who have no severe uterine abnormalities, who can use hormones, and who are interested in a long-term method that doesn't require any action on their part. It's not a great choice for a woman with severe uterine abnormalities, one who will be nervous about missing periods, or one who wants to get pregnant soon.
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∙ 11y agoMirena is one type of IUD. Other IUDs on the market in the US as of April 2013 are Paragard and Skyla.
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What is the hormone in the IUD?
The Mirena IUD contains levonorgestrel. This is the same hormone found in many birth control pills and morning after pills.
Is birth control a drug?
Birth control pills, patch, ring, shot, and Mirena IUD contain medications.
Can you change from the birth control pill to Mirena?
It's easy to change from the birth control pill to Mirena. Continue taking your pill as scheduled until the Mirena insertion. You can have the IUD inserted at any time that you are using an effective method of birth control.
How many women yearly get pregnant taking the iud mirena?
Five percent of women each year that get pregnant while taking the IUD Mirena. This is a type of birth control.
IUD Mirena and have a period is there a way to stop it wanting to go on vacation period falls on that week can you take birth control the same week with the IUD?
yes, taking combined hormonal contraceptives could allow you to stop bleeding with mirena.
Is a Mirena IUD as safe as any other make?
Mirena IUD birth control method is generally safe and it doesn't cause major problems. In some cases there are side effects, such as obesity, depression and dizziness.
Does the Mirena IUD and the paragard IUD come from the same manufactuter?
No, Mirena is made by Bayer and Paragard is made by Teva.
How do you make your periods shorter?
Using hormonal birth control - like The Pill, NuvaRing (Ortho Evra), or Mirena (IUD) should make your period shorter and lighter.
What are some birth control pills that make your period lighter?
In general, all birth control pills, as well as the patch and ring and the Mirena IUD, make your period lighter.
Does the effectiveness of Mirena IUD wear off with time?
The effectiveness of the Mirena IUD should not wear off over time within a five year period. The manufacturers of Mirena state that it is only 99% effective in most cases. Medical professionals can help a person decide if this type of birth control is warranted.
What does it mean if you bleed on the Mirena IUD?
Bleeding with Mirena has no special meaning. However, if you're only bleeding after sex with an IUD, it may mean that the IUD is partially expelled or in the wrong place. Contact your health care provider for advice, and consider using an alternate method of birth control until you have determined that it is not expelling.
Can you still get pregnant after my IUD was removed with heavy bleeding?
It's not likely that the IUD removal affected your fertility.
