Need some positive stories regarding mirena
Hello all,
I just received a call from the hospital and I’m finally getting the Mirena next Wednesday. Pre-op appointment this Thursday coming.
I tried for so long to avoid it because I am absolutely petrified about it and the side effects. Even when I was in hospital because I almost died due to losing too much blood, I was still reluctant, but after several iron infusions… the time has come.
I’ve tried several pills and they were all terrible. Made me super depressed or nauseous, and I was incredibly worried if I would gain weight (I have body dysmorphia and have struggled with eating disorders in the past).
My anxiety has now started up again because I’m so scared about this. I’m scared about the pain, potential perforation, weight gain, acne, severe depression, nausea etc. I’ll be going under, so at least that’s a plus. They will also do a biopsy at the same time and another thing but at this point I can’t remember what because I’m quite anxious.
I go overseas for three months at the end of May, and I’m worried if it’ll be incredibly painful the whole time, or if the bleeding would be worse. My doctor told me that I can just present to the emergency (either beforehand or overseas) and they’ll remove it, but I’m worried if that will happen because I won’t be going under I guess.
I’m absolutely terrified. The bleeding is the main issue at the moment (iron infusions every 5/6 months), even though the pain can be quite intense sometimes. I got diagnosed last November through MRI and contrast, and have both endometriosis and adenomyosis. Have a bulky uterus… Quite a few big fibroids, and have chocolate cysts. I’m worried this will make things worse.
Can people please give me some positive stories about their experiences with the Mirena? And what does the pre-op appointment entail? My AuDHD brain needs some positive stuff so I can calm down I guess. Thanks in advance ❤️