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Have Merina IUD, Severe Headaches, Lower Back Pain , Discharge, Breast Tenderness, Stomach Pain. Cure?

I have the Merina IUD . I currently have been having severe headaches, lower back pain , discharge, breast tenderness, stomach pain. Ive recently seen my doctor and the placement of it is fine, I also had a pap and checked for STDs and all came back normal and fine. Are these because of the Merina Ive researched it and read people thoughts and expierences on it. I am on soonercare (state insurance) and they will not remove it unless nessisary, is this enough to get it removed or is it even the problem?? Before I got this birth control I never had these symptoms! Its driving me crazy!!!!!
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Hi,

Thanks for the query.
As your treating doctor must have informed you that Mirena is a hormone releasing intrauterine device. That means it releases a progesterone locally that does reach your blood to a small extent. Some women are sensitive to progesterone and experience adverse effects even with this small dose. Headaches, breast tenderness and abdominal and back pain may be due to Mirena. Usually, the amount of hormone that is released decreases over time and also women get used to this small level so the symptoms decrease or disappear after some months of use while the contraceptive benefits remain. A simple pain killer like aspirin can help you tide over this temporary period.

The only concern is vaginal discharge, a small amount of discharge must not worry you but if it becomes excessive or has a offensive smell then a gynec examination for infection is needed. You have already done this so there is no need to be concerned about it now.

I suggest that you wait for some more time before you decide to remove it as the symptoms mostly decrease after a few months.

Hope I was able to help you. I am always available for any more queries.
Have a good day.
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Have Merina IUD, Severe Headaches, Lower Back Pain , Discharge, Breast Tenderness, Stomach Pain. Cure?

Hi, Thanks for the query. As your treating doctor must have informed you that Mirena is a hormone releasing intrauterine device. That means it releases a progesterone locally that does reach your blood to a small extent. Some women are sensitive to progesterone and experience adverse effects even with this small dose. Headaches, breast tenderness and abdominal and back pain may be due to Mirena. Usually, the amount of hormone that is released decreases over time and also women get used to this small level so the symptoms decrease or disappear after some months of use while the contraceptive benefits remain. A simple pain killer like aspirin can help you tide over this temporary period. The only concern is vaginal discharge, a small amount of discharge must not worry you but if it becomes excessive or has a offensive smell then a gynec examination for infection is needed. You have already done this so there is no need to be concerned about it now. I suggest that you wait for some more time before you decide to remove it as the symptoms mostly decrease after a few months. Hope I was able to help you. I am always available for any more queries. Have a good day.