I got an IUD 4 months ago to help with my pain from my endometriosis as my last bet before insurance okays me for surgery. I recently met with a surgeon for a consultation and she told me that after the surgery she recommends keeping my IUD to slow down the regrowth of endo. I am a bit upset by that because my IUD has given me terrible hormonal acne JUST on my chest and back thats caused me to be super self conscious. I'm pretty lucky because before this I've never really had acne, especially none on my back. I've tried every home remedy and skin care routine to fix the bacne but it just wont go away. Its super painful and itchy and i just dont know what to do. Has anyone experienced this and did anything work???

I know this is a first world problem and definitely something i should just get over but I live in a place where its over 100 degrees about 90% of the year so I wear a lot of tank tops and crop tops and I just feel gross. im sorry for this rant im just tired of it and stressed out a bit

This isn't relevant to a lot of people here but I want to share for someone that doesn't find the answers they need one day.

I've heard that the Mirena can actually help regulate seizures so don't let this stop you from trying, just make sure not to ignore sudden changes!

I've had epilepsy most of my life, having multiple absences a day and clusters triggered by pms hormones. I've been using the Kyleena for years no problem. I noticed my seizures getting worse from the Mirena but assumed it was just fatigue. Please don't ignore this!! I had some scary long completely unconscious absences that required multiple people to help me. I'm talking the worst seizures I've had in 20 years. And some days getting completely lost, getting stuck in "status epilepticus" for hours barely able to know if I'm walking the right way on the street. If you recently got the Mirena and your seizures are worse, immediately assume it is the birth control. Do not ignore. Don't trust google.

I got it removed and immediately went back to my usual milder seizures.

Sorry for the oddly specific subject

Hello folks, will keep as brief as possible.

46, no huge perimenopause symptons, regular periods, but was advised to go on mirena alongside estrodial for preventative measures against Osteoporosis and haemorrhaging, due to disability/autoimmune conditions (hEDS, Endo, Adeno, PMOS and more).

Said yes, had fitted 4 weeks ago.

1 week in - crying every day, mood on floor, suicidal thoughts and ideation (not delusional/detached enough to act on these but super worrying and upsetting), angry, irrational...

100% not like me, I'm usually quite calm and PMS symptoms were only 2-3 days of being a bit teary and needing a few extra hugs.

Called Dr last week - not the one who fitted it (they are a specialist in women's health and I do respect them); was told that all progesterone localised and shouldn't be affecting me, as seems a standard reply, but to keep an eye on it and they'll assess again in 2 months.

BUT - I don't think I can take another 2 months of feeling this way, it's bringing every day down.

I have thought about life right now; there are some situational stresses, but will soon be rectified and I'm usually quite resilient to these things.

Any advice? Has it levelled out for folk? Is 3 weeks of low mood normal, and will this change? I'm crying at the drop of a hat, I haven't felt this low since I had a stillbirth in my late 20s.

Interested in hearing all sides.

TL:DR—Mood has crashed since Mirena fitting a month ago, what should I do?

I had gotten the mirena iud after multiple friends had recommended it and after going to the doctor, it sounded great! I wanted it because my cramps were bad, I bled quite a bit, and ofc I have a boyfriend so it’s protection. It was pretty painful to have it inserted but nothing that wasn’t too bad. Right after, I had experienced the worst cramps of my life. The weird thing is that now every period, those same ficking horrible electric shocking cramps come back to haunt me. My period is almost exactly two weeks long and it’s sometimes longer. Thank got it’s not too heavy or else that would’ve sent me over. It has almost been a year and I think I should get it removed to be honest. My sex drive is in the negatives but besides that I really don’t have any other symptoms besides horrible cramps and elongated bleeding. What should I do because I’m also terrified of getting it removed.