Hello I have Mirena (2 years) - had it put in to reverse precancerous / suspected cancer.
Unfortunately, I have had a lot of side effects but it has done the job it's supposed too so I've just coped with them. A big benefit is no periods! Just a tiny bit of spotting here and there that you dont even notice.
It's also worth noting I wasn't on any birth control before this so was quite a shock to my system!
The one thing I would say - if it hasn't settled down 6months or so in - it's not likely too but I really would give it time as mine has calmed down a lot more now.
You are only a week or so in so I really would give it time and try and stay away from the horror stories. For a lot of women, mirena is a godsend. For me, it's literally saved my life potentially so I'll always love that little thing!
I've listed my side effects below if that helps at all
- Cramps - These were pretty much daily - I still get them regularly. It's quite common in women that have not had children unfortunately. I find them very manageable now - probably because im used to them but I do get them regularly still - also some back pain and leg pain here and there but nothing I cant handle. Do not need to take meds 95% of the time
This has been my main bad side effect - the rest has been very manageable
Hair Loss - At the beginning noticed lots of hair coming out in shower. Wasn't noticeable on my head and has stopped now
Bleeding - At the beginning, bled daily for about 2 months - very very light, didnt ever need a pad (I wore period pants if I was ever worried). Now I do get random spotting here and there but again very light, haven't needed a pad other than when I get biopsied and even then its very very light
Weight - I am overweight and managed to lose couple of stone quite quickly but I have now found no matter what I do I cannot lose weight (unless I drop calories a lot). It's very frustrating as my eating habits have completely changed and I really dont eat much at all. I had this problem with other BC in the past though - my metabolism is pretty broken
Skin - Rosacea - I think I had this before though and could also be because im late 30s now!
Anxiety - I do feel this is worse at times - I have anxiety anyway though. One thing I have had is suicidal thoughts - it's really weird. I dont actually want to do it and would never go through with it but when times have been tough, my brain has these random thoughts.
A friend of mine has Mirena - same time as me and the only side effect she still has the odd bit of spotting here and there but not enough to worry about
Sorry for the essay - I hope that helps (might not do at all as I've not had the best experience). For what it's worth, I have researched and read a lot about Mirena and once you're through the first few months, most people have a great time on it and if they don't they just have it taken out. I haven't because I wasn't able too as it was treating me which is why I have stuck with it
Happy to answer any questions you have xx