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Christin asked in HealthWomen's Health · 6 years ago

Should I get Mirena (IUD)?

So I'm 19, sexually active, and have NOT had kids. I'm in a committed relationship of almost one year. I was on birth control for about a year and a half and everything was great. I originally started taking the birth control pills for heavy and painful periods. Anyways, they started to make my life hell. I had insane mood swings. I yelled at my boyfriend for stupid stuff that I normally would never get mad about. I started having suicidal thoughts, didn't think anyone cared about me. I didn't know where it came from. I stopped taking my pills and everything immediately stopped. I became myself again. But I NEED another type of birth control. One reason because my boyfriend and I both hate condoms with a passion. I don't trust them. Secondly, I need another way to help my periods. I've been off the pill over a month now and I've had my period which is awful. I fill up a super tampon in 2 hours (TMI sorry) and have awful cramps that leave me curled in the fetal position for hours.

Anyways. I'm wondering if the Mirena IUD would cause the same moodiness and mood swings? I've heard some women have had mood swings but is it worth it to try just incase? I'm not worried about the pain of the insertion. I have a slightly high pain tolerance and I'm sure it's no worse than my tattoo I've gotten on my ribs.

Any information is appreciated! Thanks!

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  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

    I think that you should get it. I've had a kid at your age and just had another one and trust me you don't wanna have kids just yet... BUT anyways I have the mirena IUD and I like it... At first I did feel crazy but now I'm okay... Lol! Btw you can get the copper IUD which is hormone free but it is said to make your period heavier 😬 Another good thing about the IUD is that you could get it inserted in for 5 years decide to take it out when ever (by a provider ofcourse) and conceive... Your period will go away after 6 months some have said sooner like 3 months ... I've only had mine for a couple months and I still have my period... but when your take it out it will return again ... Hope that I could help ya !

    Source(s): Personal experience
  • 6 years ago

    I have the copper one and had average periods and now have heavy but less days. I'd say get it. It hurts like a ***** to get put in but it's so worth it. The copper can last for 10 years and I'm on year 4! Yay iud. I've had no worries, no scares and its my only form of bc. Be aware that some peoples bodies reject it. A friend of mines did and she had to have it removed a month after getting it.

    Source(s): Personal knowledge
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