Re: Mirena IUD Side Effects

Well, I had mine inserted in 2001, I really didnt notice any problems, to be honest, I kinda liked it, it stopped my periods, at 32, that was a godsend, so I thought. Well, time went by and I noticed minor things, cramps while moving in certain ways, pain during sex, mood swings. Then the other symptoms came, @18 months with the IUD, Excessive hair growth, wide mood swings, weight gain, night sweats, I was thinking menopause ?? Depression...Here came prozac. Well, Now 35 and 3 years in, I was in a car accident on March 28, 2005... I went to see my DR. presenting with Bilateral right hip pain, he treated me with meds and I went on my way. Sat, April 2, 2005 I woke up to bleeding like a period, now remember I hadent had a period for 3 years, so i was quite caught off guard. Proceeded through Sat. on to Sun. The pain got worse, I was bleeding much worse so I had my Husband take me to the emergency room. I tested positive for pregnancy, it was ectopic, right tube. Emergency surgery, removal of whole tube and 6 week ectopic pregnancy. Suction DNC and removal of Mirena. Things are good now, I feel better....beside the surgery stuff that is. I hope things go back to normal soon for all of you and myself. God Bless....Gina Tweet