So I used to consider myself the poster child for the IUD
Mirena. It had worked for me all these years and I tried to convince anyone
inquiring new methods to get the Mirena as well. I had a live in boyfriend at
the time and not only had it prevented any unwanted pregnancies, but the best
part for me was that I didn't have periods either. I had a little spotting here
and there but nothing too major that panty liners couldn't handle. I was loving
the Mirena and thought it was just the best thing ever. I had never had any problems with it, other than accidentally snatching it out a few years ago and having to have a new one inserted @_@. Other than that, it was perfect for me. So I thought.
So here I was into my 5th year of the Mirena (6
months shy of having it swapped out for a new one) and my doctor suggested that
I have it removed because the hormones was starting to mess with my body as
well as cause all kinds of damage to my hair. She said sometimes it can take this long for your body to finally reject any hormones or birth control so she suggested that I remove it. As for me, I figured Okay, why not? Live in boyfriend is gone, I’m
not active anyway, so lets go for it. I wanted to do a process of
elimination and eliminate all the unnecessary hormones altogether. I mean,
afterall, I had nothing to worry about being celibate and all right?
So I made the appointment to have it taken out and let me
tell you, IMMEDIATELY after it was removed and the doctor left the room, I felt
like crying. I felt so vulnerable like a part of me had just been snatched out.
I kept staring down at the Mirena laying on the tray like something so valuable
had been snatched right out of me in such a split second.
It felt like I had
bonded with that “security” for almost 5 years and to have it removed so
abruptly kept messing with my mental. I felt like the very wind outside could
get me pregnant and I didn’t like that feeling of vulnerability. Who knew
something so small could have such a big impact in my life like that? I didn’t
realize how much I actually depended on it. And mann, my cycle didn’t waste any
time either. In less than 48 hours it came back full fledge and I was not
prepared.
Of course what I’ll miss most is not having periods but hey, I figured it’s about time to let my body “detox” and go “natural.” So we’ll see how this goes.
Of course what I’ll miss most is not having periods but hey, I figured it’s about time to let my body “detox” and go “natural.” So we’ll see how this goes.
I’m curious to hear your birth control stories……
Please share if you have any.
Please share if you have any.
I happen to stroll across this IUD horror story and thought I'd share this one too. Read at your leisure.
http://thechanceys505.blogspot.com/2011/01/my-mirena-story-cautionary-tale.html
