Re: Tips & help needed badly..Horrible Cystic Acne!! Mirena user for 6yrs.

Hi,

So sorry to hear of your Mirena difficulties. Today I had mine taken out after 4 1/2 years. Insertion hurt like a mother probably b/c my only pregnancy was a c-section. I heard it hurts more if you've never dilated. My experience with the iud was better than most I've read. No periods is a plus. I, too, have had cysts especially in the last couple of years and horrible headaches. I had it removed today hoping that my migraines will cease with no more hormones in my system. (at this point, I am not sure if there is a direct correlation between the 2)

I don't want to freak you out but removal for me was quite painful. When it was in, each year I needed an ultrasound to check the location of it b/c the doctor couldn't feel it. The doctor combined with the ultrasound technician had to poke around to find it. I was told by the tech that this was her first time in 15 years that she saw a case like this. (my doc said that I could have went under for the procedure...but that is a more expensive option. I was willing to be brave to have it removed)

Overall, I am more than happy to have had no periods the last 4 years. I am very curious to see if living iud-free will aid in clear skin and be migraine free!

Good luck and check with your GYN to see if there are any financial programs to assist on your removal. Tweet