I wanted to keep you all posted if you have the same stats. I am 44, 5' 10" and never had children. The mirena insert was very painful. I had it in for 1 year and 6 mos. Prior to that for 6 years it was the pill. Due to this site I removed it because my inner voice said something is wrong. It creeps up on you and you feel crazy for thinking something is wrong. It is subtle at first until you look at yourself and just feel disgusting. I am very level headed but I was starting to really change. I gained a lot of weight - in the range of 20-30 pounds and no real significant changes in diet etc. I did chalk it up to stress. But then my skin broke out bad (little pimples all over my cheeks) and I never had acne in my life. I developed rosacea! Then no libido and just felt downright flat-lined but then I would just snap at people. No periods which was great but didn’t ever know where I was in the swings or if I had any. I have had it out for about 3 months. I have lost 3†everywhere – hooray. The weight loss is slower but I am thinner!! My sex drive is coming back and my skin isn’t breaking out every day but it still flares up. I had my first period full this month (in the 3rd month). I’ll keep you posted since people say it take about 3 months for all of this to even out. I don’t feel totally back but I am better. I also lost the swelling in my feet J
All the best to everyone. I also would appreciate any comments. Thanks.
p.s. the removal was easy and not painful. And I don't feel the hugh mood swings from PMS.
I hope this doesn't accidentally post twice!!! sorry