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Can the Mirena IUD cause early menopause?
I've read dozens of online testimonials from women claiming that the Mirena IUD sent them into premature menopause. I can't find any scientific research supporting this though. Anybody have any thoughts? Is this even possible?
I am very worried because I had mine removed almost three months ago, and still no period. I have also been breastfeeding for twelve months and I hope that is the reason. But I've had the occasional hot flash, terrible mood swings and thinning/graying hair. I'm only 30. Any advice?
I am very worried because I had mine removed almost three months ago, and still no period. I have also been breastfeeding for twelve months and I hope that is the reason. But I've had the occasional hot flash, terrible mood swings and thinning/graying hair. I'm only 30. Any advice?
Had Mirena taken off 2013 after 5 yrs of mood swings, backache and weight gain to mention a few, my periods disappeared and after the check was told I had early menopause @ 42 could believe it, medical institutions should stop this, I want as many women you have gone through this to come forward, coz it’s not right!! Come on strong Mother’s we can do this!!
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I hear your pain cuz I was 35 when iud send me to premenopause and I had iud for over two years and I was going crazy for the whole time
I was ur age when iud send me to premature menopause and my life never been the same again
Hi Rosetlouis. So, what happened? Can you share your story for us?
This is most definitely true and can happen. I had my first Mirena inserted in 2004 after my second child. I was 22. I had two different IUDs in for a total of 9 years. The entire time I had it I had no period. I also didn’t have a period with Depo and had my youngest son after several years of Depo shots so I thought maybe no period was okay. Even still shortly after insertion I had low libido and some placement concerns because my husband was hitting the wires. I was reassured and told the low libido could not be related and that the lack of periods was not a concern. I trusted the doctors! Don’t make this mistake. In 2013 we decided to have another child so I had it removed. I was shocked when my period didn’t resume and I didn’t get pregnant immediately as was typical for me in the past. After about 6 months a fertility specialist confirmed I had premature ovarian failure and was at the beginning stages of menopause, at 31! Menopause actually runs late in our family so I was in complete shock. My mother was born when my grandmother was 40. I have different doctors now but no one will admit still that the IUD has caused my infertility. I do not believe for a minute that the medical community is oblivious to this fact. I know 3 women personally that have had this experience all close in age to myself. This alone tells me statistically there must be hundreds of thousands of us. My periods have returned but I bounce between them being somewhat regular but only a couple of days long to only 3-4 periods a year, and even when they do come I never ovulate. I have had 5 years of fertility treatments and no luck. Please avoid this product if you ever want to have children after using it or just want to prevent unnecessary early aging to your body. This product is definitely sterilization without consent.
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Interesting read. Thanks for sharing your story. And I love your user name. Hope you stick around the site as I'd love to hear more from you!
I don't have the answer but I am seek the answer also. I am 38 years old I'm in full Menopause. I have ever keep the Mirena in a year longer than recommend. Seeking answers as to why I have done this no matter than a year after having it I had no more cycles and only had them ever six months up until two years ago. Had my FSH levels checked and came back full Menopause.
I had the same IUD inserted for almost two years and felt horrible with it I had it taken out over two years ago and never got my period back. I am 44 years old and in full menopause and it sucks. I have suffered severe anxiety and depression since and I feel it is all to blame on the IUD. So yes I feel it caused me to go into early menopause. My hormones are fully out of wack and I have not felt the same since I had it inverted or taken out. I just want to be normal again.
I am 31 this past April. I had the mirena put in on nov 9, 2016- due to another pregnancy- I had twin girls January 2016- plus I have N 11 year old girl! I'm scared I'm in pre menopause Bc I have HOT FLASHES, I cannot sleep, migraine and MOOD SWINGS TO THE POINT OF ANGER!! This isn't fun. I feel as though I'm losing control I have NO engery Bc I cannot sleep my brain doesn't stop!! I think it's time to take thisbIUD merena thing out!!!
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I'm 31 this past April. Sorry- I cannot see what I'm typing!! Sucks!
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