I had 1 fibroid at age 39 in 2018-2021. Natalie’s Story
I had 1 fibroid at age 39 in 2018-2021. I was recommended by an obgyn to get a Mirena IUD…
“Had my Mirena IUD put in August 14th, 2023…” Heather’s Story
Had my Mirena IUD put in August 14th, 2023… After two weeks of what they say was “normal spotting” I…
Medical Gaslighting, Joint Pain, and Severe Fatigue. Mirena Crash-Fiona’s Story
I had a Mirena iud twice in my life. I was not told about any possible side effects, so I was largely unable to understand the full effects, each time. Each time I raised concerns, the doctors fully denied any association whatsoever. Mostly, I just felt alone & like I was the problem.
Finally figured out that Mirena was the issue after talking to my Cardiologist- Carla’s Story
I'm sitting here crying because I feel like I'm going crazy. I hadn't been on any birth control for over 10 years. Earlier this year I had 2 cardiac stents placed and was put on Plavix(blood thinner) and my life changed forever.
Moved IUD and IUD Mirena brain fog-Shelly’s Story
My experience with the Mirena IUD the last about 7 years has been hell on my body. When I first got it inserted (2015) after I had my daughter (2014), it turned me into a complete psychopath for almost 2 years. And then when I found out i was pregnant with my son the IUD had moved and was lodged in the left side of my uterus and my uterus was growing over the IUD.
“I developed seizures from the Mirena” Jazmin’s Story
I developed seizures from the mirena. No meds would work to stop or control the seizures. They originally started around my cycle and then became more frequent. I had to have brain surgery to control them. I no longer have the device and I'm still suffering from the side effects that were not listed.
“The fatigue was so severe, trying to stay awake made me feel nauseous.” Megan’s Story
I had the mirena iud inserted due to endometriosis. Within a day or two of insertion I was so anxious and irritable, I didn’t want to live in my own body anymore.
IUD MOVED. “Listen to your body …not the doctors!” Rhandi’s Story
I received the Mirena nearly two weeks ago. The pain of insertion was very similar to labor pains. It was intense and I was in shock after. Why is female pain ignored and disregarded as we'll get over it or get use to it?
“I still have thyroid issues thanks to Mirena” Janel’s Story
Janel shares details of her Mirena crash. She asks: "Who knows how long it'll be, if at all, that I'll be able to recuperate from this horror."
“These things can ruin lives and women aren’t warned about the side effects.” Cassandra’s Story
My mood swings were so bad that I thought I had BPD. I spent almost 2 full years struggling with binge eating. I also started getting chin hair and oily hair, thick hair on my body, never ending hormonal acne that ruined my self esteem, frequent headaches/ migraines and severe brain fog.