Mirena Birth Control for Cysters?

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vestgirl

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I've been having abnormal periods and heavy bleeding for the past three years and I've tried the patch, progesterone cream, the different forms of the pill and nothing seems to help regulate my cycles.

I recently changed to a different OBGYN doctor and she recommended trying Mirena. Also, my CF doctor told me that CFer's have a higher metabolism and that the small birth control pill that I'm on might not absorb properly and to try a higher dosage.

Although, the OBGYN said that a pill also goes to the stomach and spreads through the bloodsteam, liver, and other organs causing more side affects while Mirena delivers hormones directly into the uterus.

Good idea or bad idea to do the Mirena IUD? Thanks Cysters for your help! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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vestgirl

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I've been having abnormal periods and heavy bleeding for the past three years and I've tried the patch, progesterone cream, the different forms of the pill and nothing seems to help regulate my cycles.

I recently changed to a different OBGYN doctor and she recommended trying Mirena. Also, my CF doctor told me that CFer's have a higher metabolism and that the small birth control pill that I'm on might not absorb properly and to try a higher dosage.

Although, the OBGYN said that a pill also goes to the stomach and spreads through the bloodsteam, liver, and other organs causing more side affects while Mirena delivers hormones directly into the uterus.

Good idea or bad idea to do the Mirena IUD? Thanks Cysters for your help! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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vestgirl

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I've been having abnormal periods and heavy bleeding for the past three years and I've tried the patch, progesterone cream, the different forms of the pill and nothing seems to help regulate my cycles.
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<br />I recently changed to a different OBGYN doctor and she recommended trying Mirena. Also, my CF doctor told me that CFer's have a higher metabolism and that the small birth control pill that I'm on might not absorb properly and to try a higher dosage.
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<br />Although, the OBGYN said that a pill also goes to the stomach and spreads through the bloodsteam, liver, and other organs causing more side affects while Mirena delivers hormones directly into the uterus.
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<br />Good idea or bad idea to do the Mirena IUD? Thanks Cysters for your help! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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juliepie

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My OBGYN actually discouraged Mirena when I asked about it. She said, ignoring the CF, it's more likely to cause problems in women who have never had a baby and they don't like to put them in if that's the case. Specifically related to my CF, one of the downsides of Mirena is that it has a tendency to cause infection in healthy women, and with me on the transplant list, she especially was worried because with immuno-surpressants, the risk would be even greater.

One of the options she gave me was Implanon, which is a progesterone-only option like Mirena. It's a rod that they implant in your arm and is good for 3 years. There is a much smaller risk of infection with that. It sits just under the skin and isn't placed near any major veins, should you need a picc placed. I was all for it until my insurance company denied it and it would be $1000 out of pocket. Thus, I'm sticking with my nuvaring, which does a pretty good job regulating me. I think it works better than a pill b/c it is the same direct delivery concept. it doesn't have to go through your blood system.

good luck!
 
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juliepie

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My OBGYN actually discouraged Mirena when I asked about it. She said, ignoring the CF, it's more likely to cause problems in women who have never had a baby and they don't like to put them in if that's the case. Specifically related to my CF, one of the downsides of Mirena is that it has a tendency to cause infection in healthy women, and with me on the transplant list, she especially was worried because with immuno-surpressants, the risk would be even greater.

One of the options she gave me was Implanon, which is a progesterone-only option like Mirena. It's a rod that they implant in your arm and is good for 3 years. There is a much smaller risk of infection with that. It sits just under the skin and isn't placed near any major veins, should you need a picc placed. I was all for it until my insurance company denied it and it would be $1000 out of pocket. Thus, I'm sticking with my nuvaring, which does a pretty good job regulating me. I think it works better than a pill b/c it is the same direct delivery concept. it doesn't have to go through your blood system.

good luck!
 
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juliepie

New member
My OBGYN actually discouraged Mirena when I asked about it. She said, ignoring the CF, it's more likely to cause problems in women who have never had a baby and they don't like to put them in if that's the case. Specifically related to my CF, one of the downsides of Mirena is that it has a tendency to cause infection in healthy women, and with me on the transplant list, she especially was worried because with immuno-surpressants, the risk would be even greater.
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<br />One of the options she gave me was Implanon, which is a progesterone-only option like Mirena. It's a rod that they implant in your arm and is good for 3 years. There is a much smaller risk of infection with that. It sits just under the skin and isn't placed near any major veins, should you need a picc placed. I was all for it until my insurance company denied it and it would be $1000 out of pocket. Thus, I'm sticking with my nuvaring, which does a pretty good job regulating me. I think it works better than a pill b/c it is the same direct delivery concept. it doesn't have to go through your blood system.
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<br />good luck!
 
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Cherylwithone

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My DD has had periods from hell. She has tried all forms of the pill and then the patch. The patch kept making her bleed and the pills did nothing. We are checking into the
rod as an option. If anyone else has ideas please post.
 
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Cherylwithone

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My DD has had periods from hell. She has tried all forms of the pill and then the patch. The patch kept making her bleed and the pills did nothing. We are checking into the
rod as an option. If anyone else has ideas please post.
 
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Cherylwithone

Guest
My DD has had periods from hell. She has tried all forms of the pill and then the patch. The patch kept making her bleed and the pills did nothing. We are checking into the
<br />rod as an option. If anyone else has ideas please post.
 
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coltsfan715

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I actually just talked to my OB about Mirena as well. She informed that it may be a bad idea and actually cause me more problems than I already have. I have taken B.C for roughly 10 years and started out with a pill and took the same one for 4 years. After that I was switched to the patch and it stopped being effective after about 2 years. I went back to my original pill and used that for a few years and am now on Seasonique. The copay is insanely expensive - at least on my scale of expensive copays - but for me the Seasonique has worked wonders at getting my cycles more regulated.

As for why my doc said Not a good idea to the Mirena - I have a large amount of cervical inflammation that causes the issues I have. She believes it is from the CF aspect of my health, and since an IUD functions by causing inflammation she said it would likely make things worse. I guess it depends on what the causes of your issues really is, but I would ask your doc about the issues you have and if cervical inflammation is an issue for you. If it is then Mirena maybe something you want to hold off on for now. Just a thought.

Lindsey
 
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coltsfan715

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I actually just talked to my OB about Mirena as well. She informed that it may be a bad idea and actually cause me more problems than I already have. I have taken B.C for roughly 10 years and started out with a pill and took the same one for 4 years. After that I was switched to the patch and it stopped being effective after about 2 years. I went back to my original pill and used that for a few years and am now on Seasonique. The copay is insanely expensive - at least on my scale of expensive copays - but for me the Seasonique has worked wonders at getting my cycles more regulated.

As for why my doc said Not a good idea to the Mirena - I have a large amount of cervical inflammation that causes the issues I have. She believes it is from the CF aspect of my health, and since an IUD functions by causing inflammation she said it would likely make things worse. I guess it depends on what the causes of your issues really is, but I would ask your doc about the issues you have and if cervical inflammation is an issue for you. If it is then Mirena maybe something you want to hold off on for now. Just a thought.

Lindsey
 
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coltsfan715

New member
I actually just talked to my OB about Mirena as well. She informed that it may be a bad idea and actually cause me more problems than I already have. I have taken B.C for roughly 10 years and started out with a pill and took the same one for 4 years. After that I was switched to the patch and it stopped being effective after about 2 years. I went back to my original pill and used that for a few years and am now on Seasonique. The copay is insanely expensive - at least on my scale of expensive copays - but for me the Seasonique has worked wonders at getting my cycles more regulated.
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<br />As for why my doc said Not a good idea to the Mirena - I have a large amount of cervical inflammation that causes the issues I have. She believes it is from the CF aspect of my health, and since an IUD functions by causing inflammation she said it would likely make things worse. I guess it depends on what the causes of your issues really is, but I would ask your doc about the issues you have and if cervical inflammation is an issue for you. If it is then Mirena maybe something you want to hold off on for now. Just a thought.
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<br />Lindsey
 
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lmattaway

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Well, not to go against the grain, but I've had the Mirena for almost 4 years now and I love it. It's worked wonderfully (much better than the patch or the nuva ring) and I recommend it to all my girlfriends who don't want to have kids anytime soon. Everyone is different and I think each person has to figure out which BC works best for them. For me, it's the Mirena, hands down.
 
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lmattaway

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Well, not to go against the grain, but I've had the Mirena for almost 4 years now and I love it. It's worked wonderfully (much better than the patch or the nuva ring) and I recommend it to all my girlfriends who don't want to have kids anytime soon. Everyone is different and I think each person has to figure out which BC works best for them. For me, it's the Mirena, hands down.
 
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lmattaway

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Well, not to go against the grain, but I've had the Mirena for almost 4 years now and I love it. It's worked wonderfully (much better than the patch or the nuva ring) and I recommend it to all my girlfriends who don't want to have kids anytime soon. Everyone is different and I think each person has to figure out which BC works best for them. For me, it's the Mirena, hands down.
 
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JenDiS

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Ive been using Mirena for 2 years now and I love it. I dont get infections as mentioned on here that it can happen. I was told it would either be some copper thing in my arm, mirena, or tubes being tied (but they did not think i was mentally ready for that yet...) so i went with the mirena and i love it. its easy to control and check and i dont get heavy bleeds or periods anymore. i am all for it. its less of a worry for me to deal with. but i agree birth control is different for everyone.
 
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JenDiS

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Ive been using Mirena for 2 years now and I love it. I dont get infections as mentioned on here that it can happen. I was told it would either be some copper thing in my arm, mirena, or tubes being tied (but they did not think i was mentally ready for that yet...) so i went with the mirena and i love it. its easy to control and check and i dont get heavy bleeds or periods anymore. i am all for it. its less of a worry for me to deal with. but i agree birth control is different for everyone.
 
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JenDiS

New member
Ive been using Mirena for 2 years now and I love it. I dont get infections as mentioned on here that it can happen. I was told it would either be some copper thing in my arm, mirena, or tubes being tied (but they did not think i was mentally ready for that yet...) so i went with the mirena and i love it. its easy to control and check and i dont get heavy bleeds or periods anymore. i am all for it. its less of a worry for me to deal with. but i agree birth control is different for everyone.
 
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vestgirl

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Thank you guys so much for your feedback. It turns out that my OBGYN recommended doing a hysteroscopy before we changed my birth control. A hysteroscopy is where a camera goes up to see if there are any polyps or fibroids causing abnormal bleeding to occur. It turned out that I had a polyp in my uterus which she believes is causing the abnormal bleeding. I'm going into surgery soon to have it removed.

I've had to go into surgery before for my sinuses to remove polyps, but this is a first for me to have a polyp in my uterus. Ehhh, not so fun.

So I'm sticking with my Kariva birth control pill for now and I was told by my OBGYN doc that after the polyp is removed that it should do the trick and fix my abnormal bleeding. Thank goodness. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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vestgirl

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Thank you guys so much for your feedback. It turns out that my OBGYN recommended doing a hysteroscopy before we changed my birth control. A hysteroscopy is where a camera goes up to see if there are any polyps or fibroids causing abnormal bleeding to occur. It turned out that I had a polyp in my uterus which she believes is causing the abnormal bleeding. I'm going into surgery soon to have it removed.

I've had to go into surgery before for my sinuses to remove polyps, but this is a first for me to have a polyp in my uterus. Ehhh, not so fun.

So I'm sticking with my Kariva birth control pill for now and I was told by my OBGYN doc that after the polyp is removed that it should do the trick and fix my abnormal bleeding. Thank goodness. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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