IUD Removal Fears - Put to Rest

This sounds like I could have written this. I am ready to have my first one removed and second one inserted. I have been reading a lot about it online and wonder if this is the right decision. Some things that are happening to me right now that might or might not be related to the IUD: discoloration on my face (chin line) almost like sun damage, but stranger, dark brown spotting, almost every other month having a sharp pain like I have burst a cyst, more severe mood swings than previously in the past 5 years since having the first inserted, headaches. What do you think? Should I get another one inserted or no? Will those “symptoms” go away or will I just be trading them for something else?

Julie, I too have been having some of those same symptoms. I have been having frequent severe headaches, sometimes every day, that don’t go away with meds. I have been having a dull aching pain in my ovarian region, similar to the pain I had in the months prior to having a cyst rupture. I also read that it can affect future fertility, and since we want another baby in 8 months, I’m not taking chances. I’m having mine removed and am never getting another one.

I just had my IUD removed 4 days ago after having it in for 4 years. Everything you read may be true but, I believe it depends on each individual and how they cope with the side effects. Is there a birth control that doesn’t have a side effect?? I don’t believe so. Yes, there is lots of bothersome and annoying feelings we go through and sometimes they make us afraid and worry. My advice, “go with the flow” try to overcome those feeling unless, they are severe. Eventually, you get into the habit of knowing your body and what is normal and not normal… this may take several months. Hang in there! I did it for 4 years and now we are ready for our 3rd and final child (hopefully all goes well)… because “I heard” it may not be easy to concieve after the IUD…. by the way… the removal of the IUD was a breeze. A PAP Smear is more uncomfortable.

I just had mine removed today! I had if for 4.5 years. I have had periods that last 12 days, cramping and pain with ovulation, painful intercourse. We thought I had endometrioses or cevical cancer. I did have sage 1 pre cancerous cells, but it is treatable. Having this removed was a breeze!! I am not getting another. I loved the idea of setting and forgetting in fact i wanted a copper, but i experienced to many side effects. I am laying off the birth control for 3 months then revisiting tubal litigation.

I had my IUD removed 5/27 -I was terrified at first after inserting it 4 years ago, the procedure went terrific, it only took at least 5 minutes, there was no pain and still no bleeding – Ill be starting my conceiving at this point- after this pregnancy I plan to get another 5 year copper IUD- i had no issues with it the whole time

i had my mirena iud removed mon aug 3rd 2009 and am having a very heavy menstrual cycles starting yesterday weds aug 5th. i shouldnt have my period until 12th, is this normal?? im a little concerned the doctor hurt me as my removal was VERY painful and she told me the removal would not effect my cycle. How soon can i try to get pregnant?

I had my first IUD removed about 4 years ago. I conceived my 4th son about a month and 1/2 later. After he was born, I went on the pill & conceived my 5th son about 3 months in. Needless to say after he was born, I had another IUD put in again!!! I can handle the side effects compared to getting a surprise pregnancy again!!! It really doesn’t hurt to have it taken out – just a little pinch is all. Having it inserted was uncomfortable, but having it removed was nothing at all!! One of these days I should have mine out & have another shot at a GIRL!!!!

I had my Mirena removed 2 days ago after having it for 5 years. I’ve been really worried about the impending pain of removal, since the insertion process was really painful for me. For anyone anxious about having the Mirena removed, I have to say that my experience wasn’t painful at all. In fact, it felt like a slight uncomfortable tug and it was out before I knew it. The pap smear that I had right before the IUD removal was more uncomfortable for me in comparison. I have to say that this will be my first and last time trying out an IUD. For years, I had weird cramping in my lower abdomen, slight spotting to no menstruation at all, mood swings, fatigue, and an unusual bloody odor with no signs of blood with the Mirena. Ever since I’ve had it removed, I feel a lot better and all of those symptoms have disappeared. Also, be sure to wear either a pantyliner or a maxi-pad because you will bleed after removal.. at least I did. It will save you the embarrassment

I think I’m going to lay off birth control for awhile, but if I had to get another form.. I would get the new implant that goes in your arm since I used the Norplant system (and loved it).

what is the side effect for the IUD removal? can you please tell me about the
side effect after the IUD removal?

Thank You!

Regards