Hi I have a mirena iud and have had it for almost 2 years. For the last 6 monthes my sex drive has disappeared and recently I have started becoming very moody and slightly depressed. I was wondering if this has happened to any other moms with mirena. I am in fear that it will ruin my relationship!
I finally had the iud removed last week. I have noticed that my sex drive is going up slightly and my moods are improving slowly. If anyone is thinking of getting the mirena iud please do research first. Please please read the information on curezone.com. It might you make rethink things.
Please, please, please have your thyroid levels checked! It might not have anything to do with your IUD at all. When my first son was 8-10 months old, I found myself with a low level depression and sluggishness, as well as no sex drive. I was also cold all the time, and my skin was very dry. I was very low in my thyroid hormone, but even a borderline low is something to check out. Hope that helps!
Progesterone (which is what the hormone on the Mirena is) is notorious for depressing one's sex drive, as well as causing mood swings. If you weren't having the problems before, are you taking a new medication that may be interacting with the progesterone on the Mirena? Or maybe the Mirena has a higher dose of the progesterone now than it used to?
There are two types of IUD, one with hormones, one without (copper IUD). The one with hormones could be causing an imbalance in your system.
It could also be that the IUD is not the issue, but just a natural change in your body. Hormonal imbalance is usually the culprit, so it's a good place to start.
~Liz
Hi Sondra,
I work in a Nurse-Midwives office where we insert Mirenas. The Mirena has a very very low level of progesterone. Just enough to help keep your uterine lining thin. It does not suppress ovulation or control your cycles like the pill does. If you have taken other hormonal birth control before with out the depressive symptoms then your Mirena is probably not to blame. If this is your first hormonal contraceptive then you may be sensitive to it.
With that said you should definitly talk to your health care provider about your symptoms. You may need a little talk therapy to sort things out.
Good luck!!
I have been having the same problem. I got mine about a year ago and have not been the same since then. I thought it was just hormonal from my pregnancy, but my son is almost two so I really doubt that is the problem. I have a friend that got the same IUD a couple months before I did and she is also feeling the same way. I tend to be extremely moody for no reason at all. I have been to the doctor and they have no explanation, but I think it is the IUD. I never had this problem before I got it, so what else could it be? I know this might not help you, but you are not alone!!!
Hi Ladies,
I attended a great training with Dr. Laura Berman who also recommended getting your testosterone tested. Everyone has mentioned estrogen and progesterone but not testosterone.
Low testosterone level also contributes to low sex drive and is often misdiagnosed as depression. Please ask your doctor about it as this is a relatively new breakthrough in women's sexual health.
All my best for a healthy relationship!
M.
www.SlumberPartiesbyMariaElena.com
I have had the mirena for a year and a half and have not experienced any of those symptoms. Check with your GYN. Maybe try a natural mood enhancer or something like that. It may just be depression and you may have to speak to your general doctor. The first step is recognizing the problem. I was on Paxil and Lexapro for some time before I got married. My now husband told me flat out that I needed to get on something or it would end our relationship. I liked the lexapro better then the paxil. I have not been on anything for 3 years now and I feel fine. Good Luck
wow I am glad you asked this. I was just going to check into the mirena IUD. But after reading all of these I think i will wait. I know I didn't help you but you sure helped me. thanks
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I had the Mirena IUD in for only a year. That thing made me feel horrible. My migraines increased and my sex drive decreased. Here it is a year later (after removal) and my drive is still low. You are not alone with what you are experiencing.
Sondra,
First, am sorry that you're experiencing issues -- I just had my Mirena removed and am starting to equalize, though I only had it in for 4 months! I couldn't stand it. and yes, the mood swings and cramping were killing me ... it was worse than going through a tough pregnancy.
If it's not working for you, I would DEFEINITELY talk to your OBG team about getting rid of it. I'm disappointed it didn't work out for me, I've read so many good things about it, but I think you'll feel better once it's gone!
Hello, I had the mirena for 2 years, and did have the same issues. Actually, I am still experiencing them. Just like you I too have boys, only 3 of them aged 6, 3 and 2. I think it is motherhood that causes this. We love our babies, but as you can relate, boys are a handful. I am pulled emotionally and physically all day long. THe last thing I want sometimes at night is for someone else demanding my attention. Someone else hanging on me. You on top of the demands of motherhood, have your bartending job which has got to be demanding. My advice to you, and has helped me, is to try and take a little time atleast 1 time a week for just you. Just allow for your man touch you. You just may find as annoyed as you are and moody, that it actually does feel good. It works for me. Trust me, it is all I can do sometimes to allow that, but once we get into it, I find myself wondering why in the world I was so aprehensive. Good luck!!!
The Mirena has no estrogen so it shouldn't be causing your sex drive issues. If I were you I'd make an appt to see my GYN or primary care doctor to talk about it.
Hi, Ive had the Mirena for almost three years and I absolutley love it! I havent experience any issues whatsoever. I had the cramping after insertion, but those went away quickly. Maybe you are just sensitive to it, which i know sucks, because it sounds like such an awesome product, and for me it was. I hope you find what you want that works for you. GOOD LUCK!!!
