HI Kris,
I'm a 19 yea old mother of one who is 8 months old. I had been looking for a safe hormone free form of birth control (because of the cancer controversy and I have several types of cancer in my family) when my OB recommended the Mirena because I'm allergic to metal. She did not tell me about the risk of perforation for breastfeeding mothers.
I had one placed on monday june 26 I had some pain that day and then tues day the pain was almost completely gone and yesterday which was wednesday I started having the worst pain in the world. like something was pushing against my rectum and I had the worst cramps so I went in to the doctors and everyone was acting like I was being a big baby but then when she did a vaginal exam she said oh well the strings not where I left it. So today she had me go in for an ultrasound and found that it was no longer inside my uterus, it had perforated it and it's now "floating" between my uterus and my rectum. She was waiting for the results to decide what to do but now that she knows, I'm having a laproscopy tomorrow morning. She was going to wait until monday but then I started having an allergic reaction to the pain medicine she had given me so I called in to tell her and she told me she could fit me in tomorrow morning. I am very scared because she had me sign a waiver that said I could have damage to my other organs and I'm worried that I won't be able to have any other children. My Dr. had said that it wasn't very likely but she also said that she didn't think it was all the way out of my uterus so I don't know. What do you think?
Tornmum

I have read all the postings on this site, and I am another victim of this device. A year ago I went into see my OB/GYN for some birth control alternatives for my husband and I after the birth of our son. He was delighted to tell me about the merina, and how I wouldn't suffer the side effects of oral contraceptives. Needless to say I have suffered the weight gain (which is why I refused oral ones in the first place), acne, hair loss, and the mood changes everyone else has described. After losing all of my pregnancy weight, and being in the best shape of my life, this device has put me back to my weight at 4 months pregnant. My extreme frustration is that I had deliberately refused hormonal forms of birth control in order to prevent weight gain. Now I have a permanent fixture that I have to go get removed in order to get relief. With a pill I could have just quit taking them. Not to mention the enormous cost difference. Mine was almost $1000.00 versus $40.00 for a month of pills. I sincerely hope you pursue this lawsuit because this company has intentionally lied to their customers and to the physicians that place them.

I am not sure if you still are looking for people or not for the possible law suit, i thought I would contact you just in case. I just happened upon this website becasue i set up a search for "Mirena and memory loss". I dont know what made me want to connect the two....instinct? Ayways...after finding this sight and reading all the other womens response to the Mirena, I am thinking that so many other issues I have been having lately could possibly be becasue of the Mirena. I have just been making excuses for myself for well over a year now. If you would like more info, please contact me back. TKU.

My wife has had the Mirena IUD inserted this summer. So far, she has experienced the following side effects at one time or another: Change in menstrual bleeding, headaches, depression, nervousness, MOOD SWINGS, breast pain, vaginal discharge, painful menstrual bleeding, decrease in sex drive, migraines, abdominal bloating and possible weight gain. Soon after insertion of the IUD I noticed a severe increase in moodiness and frightening mood swings during PMS. Now she seems to be stuck in perpetual PMS. Her mood swings are such that one moment she will smile at me and the next she will be screaming and fighting without provocation. At this point, I am at a loss since she almost seems bipolar and there is nothing I can do to keep her on an even keel. I have tried everything! I can no longer talk with her and am even afraid to suggest that it is the Mirena that's causing our problems. Although we have had our differences in the past, especially trying to juggle two kids and two careers, we have always been able to resolve our arguments and drew strength from one another. Since the Mirena, I feel like my wife has been replaced with a completely unreasonable beast who cannot control her emotions and is driven by rage. Sex is just something she is no longer interested in. She has even started fights during sex when I asked her to hold or kiss me. I am looking into marriage counseling but think that she should have the Mirena IUD removed first, especially after reading the posts on this site. Until we heard about this "Miracle IUD", I always advocated using condoms (for about 12 years now) for fear that there would be adverse side-effects to her health from hormone-based birth control such as the pill. Now that I am living this nightmare, I am begging all of you on this forum for some advice. I would love to hear what your husbands have been through as well. I love my wife and kids and I would do anything to end this nightmare for the four of us. Please advise. Thanks!

I had my son on the first of August, had the IUD put in on September 20th. I've just had it removed last week. I can say honestly I was completely miserable the entire time. I bled the entire time it was in. Not a day passed that I did not bleed. The cramps were so bad I was given Lortab, and that did nothing to quell the intense pain. I felt terrible all the time. I'm 21 years old, and I was so exhausted that I didn't leave the house for two weeks. The mood swings got so bad my S/O and I considered splitting (we didn't). I actually was so depressed at one point I considered killing myself. Then around thanks giving my hair started falling out in clumps. That is when I said "enough is enough, It is this damn IUD" I had to actually search for someone to remove it. The only person willing to take it out was a planned parenthood doctor, and I had to pay the fee out of pocket. Most of my hair has fallen out, or broken off. However, I feel so much better, no pain, no bleeding, no insane mood swings. My hair hasn't grown back... but I can ware a scarf. lol.

Hi, I'm getting my Merina removed as well. I've had nothing but problems with it since I had it put in 2 years ago. I would like info on this class action lawsuit, and if it's going to still go through. Something needs to be done about this thing, and the company that makes it. I've never felt so bad in my life. When I go to the doctor to have it removed, I'm going to take a list of my symptoms(there are MANY) with me to put into my chart. I want everything documented so that there's no question of the affects this thing has had on me. Please contact me on this matter. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated.


Thanks again,

Elizabeth Beach

Hi Kris! I emailed you about joining this lawsuit. The Mirena is ruining my life. I've posted on here already about my horrible experience so far, and now I know the Mirena is the culprit of all my ailments, like nearly every woman on here. I am so eager to join this lawsuit. I really hope we could beat those corporate jerks. There is no reason a woman should have to go through what most of us are going through while using the Mirena IUD.
I feel like I am still pregnant with all the bad side affects this is giving me. I'm bloated and gaining more weight. I havent even dropped a pound since giving birth!!! I lost so much weight after my first child, and was not on any birth control at all. I'm hungry for Sugar all the time and would pass up and warm cooked meal for a candy bar any day. I am extremely tired all the time and have had my thyroid tested, (normal of course). I fall asleep standing up, and will stay there sleeping for a few hours until someone wakes me up, or I fall down. Its horrible and embarrassing. Increased vaginal discharge that is a huge problem of its own. I've become moody, mean, and aggressive. I've had anxiety that is soo bad I dont want to go anywhere or do anything. My Depression is worse than ever, and its affecting me taking care of my 2 children. Someone help me. I'm getting this removed ASAP, but remain interested in joining the lawsuit. We shouldnt have had to go through this. For myself, and majority of women on here, this IUD had significantly impacted our lives. Something we are supposed to "forget" about is something I think about every day and all the ailments it brings. I hope we get through this. I will never recommend the mirena to ANYONE!

I am two days away from having my Mirena removed. It was inserted in January of 2009 and it will be removed on October 23rd, 2009. My side effects: Weight gain, hair loss, severe abdominal cramping, severe pelvic and thigh pain, bad acne, breast pain, arm pain, depression, bloating, constant nausea, loss of libido, and loss of energy. Can't wait for the removal day!!!

I dont know if it was the Doctor or the Mirena device that is to blame. My daughter just lost her uterus because of it! The only thing she got out of this experience was an addiction to Hydrocodone from all the pain! I am also in the Dallas area, seriously is there cause for a class action?