Post # 1
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Blushing bee
I was so excited to get my Mirena IUD inserted today and the doctor tried several times and even had another doctor attempt it but it would not go in! The doctor said there was no problem getting the “dilator” in but when she tried to get the tool that holds the actual IUD she could not get it through the cervix and into the uterus. They don’t want to force it and have it end up in a place it should not and I’m grateful for their choice, however, it freaking hurt and I’m pissed and sad that I’m leaving with nothing to show for it.
My doc wants me to get scheduled with an OBGYN and try again. She said they can use guided ultrasould and possibly even anesthesia.
My fiance was in the waiting room and when I walked out to him he was smiling all big and I burst into tears. This is not how I pictured this working out at all. So to make myself feel better I’m spending the rest of the day on the couch, watching movies and eating a pint of icecream.
Post # 3
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Busy bee
🙁 that really sucks I’m sorry. I am on my second mirena but after how much getting this one put in hurt I am not sure I can do number 3. Get some rest and enjoy your ice cream! And definitely go for the anesthesia next time since for me the actual putting it in was the worst part. Have you had kids?
Post # 4
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Busy bee
I have the mirena….I felt a little crapping at first, but not to bad. I never heard of it not going in. Are you going to try again? Would you consider other methods?
Post # 5
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Blushing bee
impatientlywaiting20 – Thanks 🙂 Yes, I have one child and I’m on my cycle right now so she said it “should go in beautifully.” Unfortunately not. Maybe I have some freak of nature cervix or something?!
Ashley1281 – I really do want to try again. I’ve been on the Nuvaring for over 7 years and I’m so sick of it but I don’t like the other options out there. I really am hoping the Mirena will stop my periods alltogether.
Post # 6
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Busy bee
I have two kids and it did not go in beautifully either time I’m sad to say! I had c-sections though so they said it would be more painful for me. And my periods didn’t really stop, I skip some ocassionally, they are really light, and very little cramping so they are much better, but still hanging around. I really like the Mirena for the most part but like I said not sure about time number 3!
Post # 8
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Helper bee
My doctor waited until I was on my period since your cervix is already a little dilated at that time. Did your doctor do that as well or was it on a non-period day? If not then you might want to schedule your appointment during that time. It probably will still hurt but at least it might go in better.
Post # 9
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Sugar bee
Oh, mine hurt SO BAD going in, but I did like it for those 5 years. After a few months (maybe 6?) I was down to pantiliners for a couple days and that was the extent of my period. Loved that.
Post # 10
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Helper bee
Be VERY glad that they didn’t force it.
My doc had exactly the same problem, but forced it anyway, and (sorry TMI) the hook ended up in my muscle. And my doc does it all the time (she says), and had never had a problem before me.
The aftermath was most painful couple of hours of my life, and I had to have it taken out the same night. I’ve been told that I ought to go to a specialist who will use a nerve block. I haven’t attempted it, but I’ve been tempted.
Post # 11
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Buzzing bee
I have no kids and I was so so so crampy during insertion. But now almost a year later, I get light spotting every few months. Good luck girl! It’s so worth it!
Post # 12
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Blushing bee
Yes, I’m currently on my period so she was thinking it would be easy too. Oy… I’m going to call the OBGYN tomorrow and get scheduled with a specialist because I want the IUD, real bad. Thanks ladies 🙂
Post # 13
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Busy bee
I had my OBGYN put it in after 6 weeks of the C-section with my daughter. It went in perfectly but it was painful. Not too bad though, only for a couple days of cramping. After a few months I was period-free. 🙂
Post # 14
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Blushing bee
Follow up: I saw the OB one week ago today and she was able to get it in. She prescribed a Xanax and cervical softener to take before the procedure and I was again on my period. I will say that it was effing awful and I bitched out and cried once she was done, but in my defense I have other medical issues going on right now that are causing physical pain and I’m sort at my limit with that so adding more pain to an already painful day might not have been my best choice. She got it in on the first attempt and it immediately popped out and I told her that I was done and did NOT want her to try again and I never wanted to see another IUD in my life!* (slight exaggeration) but she managed to convince me to let her try one more time and it went in and stayed the second time. Ugh. Cramping was awful and I spent the rest of the day in bed with my heating pad on high. I’m still spotting pretty heavily one week out and have mild cramping. Hopefully the spotting lightens up soon. Overall I’m glad I had it done, hoping my periods stop and still getting this cringing feeling in my uterus whenever I recall the insertion… I better end this post now… *cringe*
Post # 15
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Sugar bee
Oh gosh, what an awful prolonged experience! Hugs, ibuprofen, and heating pads to you!
Mine hurt like a biatch going in, but after about 6 months I had pretty much no period, so that was pretty awesome. In fact, after I got it removed I went on Seasonale again, so with only 4 pretty light periods a year, I’m still using, like, 6 year old femine hygeine products that I stopped using while I had the IUD! I only ever had to use a liner for a couple days a month.
Hope you feel better and it works out long term!
Post # 16
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Blushing bee
@almostmrsj: Thanks, I’m really hoping it works out 🙂 I’m feeling a lot better this week although the spotting hasn’t really changed. Fingers crossed for no periods soon!
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