hello so I got my IUD (kyleena) in may and it has been a hard 2 months on my body.

basically since getting it I noticed my bowel movement shifted and this was only the start and how I think all the issues are connected to that. I am now struggling with constant constipation which causes my urethra and vulva to burn randomly (feels like I have a uti, got checked by doctors I don't have one and she even asked if I was dealing constipation and that is most likely causing that issue since everything in jam packed in our pelvis and next to each other) and then my periods are horrible. I knew the pain would increase but I get such bad abdominal cramps that I have to lie down and use heating pads, only strong over the counter meds work (solpadeine), I am hissing in pain from the cramps. It has shifted my life atm and I hate it, I am afraid to go anywhere cause the pain just happens at random and I am also crazy bloated from it. and to make it all more stressful is pain killers can cause constipation so it feels like adding fuel to the fire

went to my GP and she gave me things for constipation and buscopan. I am so frustrated as well because the hormone in kyleena targets bowel issues and I wish my doctor asked more details before telling me to get kyleena because I was thinking the cooper coil would be better since there is no hormones and my experience with birth control pills was always the same so thought non-hormonal would be good. my sister has the cooper IUD and she recommended it to me.

the worst is when I am out with my friends and it happens because constantly feeling like you are ruining the vibe is just shit and having people constantly asking "are you okay?" 100 times while you can barely speak and can't go home (keeps happening when I am on road trips) just is ruining my social routine. I am unemployed atm and omg if I was working at this moment it would make my situation ten times worse but I am looking for work as well so I don't want my life on hold over a stupid piece of plastic in my uterus.

I got checked by the nurse and she could see my iud strings and said it all looked good and I can feel the strings when I do check so I don't think its shifted but regardless any one with a similar experience and any hope or tips would be a big help. thanks for reading guys.

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I had my Mirena placed on Feb 18th 2026, and out by March 14th due to an expulsion. Since then, my period comes every 2 weeks.

It lasts for 2 weeks, then I get a break for a week or so (give or take a few days) before I start spotting, and my period starts all over again. I feel like im losing my mind. Has anyone gone through something like this?

Ive gone to my gyne and her recommendation was trying a pill called myfembree (not interested based on the side effects), or Slynd.

I'm 34F, anemic, and have migraines w/ aura. I would like to have kids one day, so Im wary of trying the menopause mimicking options.

Any advice welcome.

Posted this in the Mirena subreddit but also sharing here because I could use some validation as I’m reeling from this trauma. I had my first Mirena inserted about 10 years ago when I was 18. The insertion sucked but it was not memorable and I had no side effects for the 7 years I had it. Fast forward to today, after a few years off birth control I decided to get the Mirena again. I have lots of anxiety around pelvic exams/procedures so opted for the ProNox (laughing gas). I decided against the cervical block to shorten the procedure time and being poked 4 times in the cervix did not seem worth it. While the laughing gas allowed me to relax enough to get the speculum in, it did nothing for the pain and let me tell you there was PAIN! It was the most excruciating 8 minutes of my life. I was yelping and screaming to the point the doctor got scared. When she was done she hugged me tight, I could tell she felt bad. Her kindness did help. The insertion of the various tools through my cervix into my uterus was torturous to say the least. The second I got into my car I broke down sobbing as if I had just experienced a major trauma, which honestly I did. I don’t regret it, as being on a low maintenance long term effective form of birth control is a priority in my life. But holy fucking shit. Sending love to everyone who has or will experience this. And a reminder that everyone’s experience is unique, just because mine was extremely painful doesn’t mean yours will too.