Green Vixen Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 Hi everyone, I've been having cramps the last three days which at first I thought were ovulation cramps but now I'm not so sure. I have the Mirena IUD but the strings have migrated into my uterus and at last ultrasound check (in Dec) it was still in place. After consultation with my Dr we decided to leave it in until it expires since it wasn't causing any problems. The cramps aren't severe but they are certainly present. Any thoughts? I highly doubt it would be a tubal since my dh has a vasectomy. It's the weekend so I would have to go to the ER if I want to get it checked out. Thanks for any info/advice! Marisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I have a lot of weird cramping issues with Mirena. I hate this thing. Seriously. I would rather use c*ndoms for the rest of our lives than live with this. It's coming out next month.:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 How long have you had the IUD? I didn't have any problems with mine once the initial spotting stopped. I only had cramps when it was inserted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_JWM Posted September 17, 2011 Share Posted September 17, 2011 I've had some cramping with it occasionally, but nothing severe. If you're worried, get it checked, or call your doc's after-hours number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) A little in the first few days, that's all. I get spotting, but otherwise I don't know it's there. I would ask a medical professional about the cramping. ETA: I'm on my third Mirena. Laura Edited September 18, 2011 by Laura Corin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I had mine taken out. are you bleeding? or just cramping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfamilygal Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Hated my Mirena. Had it in for 6 months. Bled for 4 months straight. Spotted for 2 more, and then it fell out! Was pregnant within 2 weeks and miscarried. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TracyP Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 I would get it checked out but it doesn't sound worthy of an ER visit, IMO. Mirena only lasted two months here. I had cramping the whole time, hubby could feel it, I could feel it - ACK! I hated it. I hope you get it figured out. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) Funny you should ask. I'm having a little cramping right now this morning with my Mirena. I think I ovulated last week (extremely rare event, very long story) and may have a period coming. I'm afraid of getting pregnant with it in, which is very ironic considering my history of infertility (my whole history is ironic, last baby was a surprise, thus the need for the Mirena). Many alternatives are out for me - I'd love oral contraceptives but they are contraindicated due to a clotting issue, and I'm a bit wigged out by the thought of foreign bodies in the tubes permanently (I don't know why, LOL). I had random cramping for months with the Mirena. Two years later, I have cramping if I wear jeans that are too tight or if I engage in vigorous exercise (ab workout, running, a lot of hiking, etc.). I also might cramp if I have a period, though the bleeding has been very random on this and it's never been a full-fledged one. I'm always on the lookout for cramping, as that was the first sign when I conceived my surprise baby. This morning when I was complaining about something, DH said, maybe you're pregnant. He doesn't get the whole IUD thing. I'm not even sure he's really thought about what it is :lol:. (ETA, not to worry, I keep a large stash of cheap pee sticks to deal with my paranoia about conceiving on the Mirena) Edited September 18, 2011 by wapiti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnlvr Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Same here. Was going to just leave it in an deal with the cramps, but ds9 came instead. I no longer trust IUDs. I have heard TOO many IUD-baby stories. Hubby is now fixed and life is GOOOOOD!! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 guess I'm the "odd one out" here--I had good experiences with the mirena--loved it....had it for about 3 yrs but had cyst that wouldn't go away....if in doubt have it checked out.....I only had cramping after first getting it put in and then a little around that time each month..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wapiti Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 Same here. Was going to just leave it in an deal with the cramps, but ds9 came instead. I no longer trust IUDs. I have heard TOO many IUD-baby stories. Hubby is now fixed and life is GOOOOOD!! lol So your Mirena "failed"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancer67 Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 The Mirena to me was the Devil. I had it put in December of last year. I had it yanked 3 weeks later. The cramps were SO bad that even percocet wasnt helping. And it was placed right, strings were fine. I think some people's bodies aren't meant to have this. I know of two people who have it(one who never even had kids) and they love it. I hated it! I would say yank it out. To me it isnt worth it. And, just to let you know I had mine put in for medical reasons. I had iron deficiency anemia. I would rather take my iron pills until menopause then have that thing again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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