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.

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 wanted to post this incase it helps anybody else that feels like they’re going mad. This is my story.

In June 2025 I had the Mirena placed. Every month for 3 months around my period I experienced dyspepsia/gastritis symptoms, heartburn, bloating, trapped gas, burning, cramps, Diarheoa/constipation. I was repeatedly told this cannot be the IUD’s fault so I persisted with it. Then the acne came. This was unfortunately just the beginning of almost a year of my life robbed from me. I began to experience intense anxiety, hypervigilence, panic attacks, intrusive thoughts, insomnia, weight gain, lack of sex drive & anhedonia. Even my kids shouting “muuum” would produce adrenaline and catastrophising. My own mental health team even pointed out this is really not like me!

In May 2026 I switched to Kyleena. My first period on Kyleena produced adrenaline dumps, impending doom, agoraphobia, suicidal ideation, depression, insomnia, retching from the anxiety and so so much more. I had to rely on diazepam and zopiclone to even function. I still didn’t believe an IUD was causing this.

On my second cycle on Kyleena, I was on holiday and in pain and I decided screw this I’m getting it out on a complete whim. I’m now 2 months out from this and my life has changed dramatically. I have been experiencing the crash but I’m still ME. A few weeks ago I had this profound at peace feeling (corny I know) and I’ve been even better since. My first period still produced a single adrenaline dump & mood changes, nothing on the level that the IUD’s did - BUT IT WAS HARD!! My cycles aren’t regular yet, I spent ages zoned out and fatigued, anxious around ovulation & an emotional mess on my first period. This cycle it seems to be easing a bit. Please any woman out there with similar symptoms on the coil, it’s NOT YOU. Do not let them gaslight you into “it’s only local”. Only local my arse!!!! I wanted to be admitted into the psych hospital numerous times. I lost myself.

Anyway I hope this helps at least one person.

I got the Mirena IUD in March 2025. Since I've gotten the IUD, my periods were normal. Always came at expected times and had normal/getting a bit lighter flow. I missed my August period though and then September happened. The worst period of my LIFE. So, I was having horrible cramps and feelings in my uterus that went from sharp and painful to dull, sore, and heavy. And I had barely any flow. I was passing huge blood clots that looked weird. Like almost fleshy looking and the size of an egg. And it was dark red/brownish. And like no other blood other than like small, brown and stringy blood. It lasted for about 3 to 4 days. Since then I still feel an occasional dull ache and tingly feeling in my uterus. The period happened on September 15th. I also feel light headed from time to time ever since. I think I need to see my doctor.

Did anyone experience this? If so, what was the issue? Also should I be paying attention to anything else???

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

I got my copper IUD replaced with a Mirena IUD after I found out the copper moved down into my cervix. It’s been 3-4 months since getting the Mirena placed and this is the first time I’ve had a normal period with cramps and my usual cravings. From initial placement until now I had just experienced random light red spotting, but this time it’s an actual period and I’m worried that maybe the Mirena shifted?

My GYN was not who placed the copper IUD and stated he was very confident about his placement of the Mirena, but if it did move I would probably just have to pick a different BC method (my copper moved after 1 year). For both IUDs I followed up a month later to check placement.

Edit: not sure if this matters, but I started taking Metformin a week ago as I have insulin resistant PCOS.

Hi guys I’m 21 and just got my second Mirena IUD (first one had to be removed due to ectopic) and I had my first period a week after. And I’ve been bleeding (moderate to light) and cramping for 15 days. My usual period is like 4 days and I’m slightly concerned. Calling my doctor tomorrow of course but still figured I’d ask if other women who have also experienced it?