Welcome to mirena warriors,
I have created this blog to our a space for women that are pre, post or during have mirena issues. I had my mirena removed in 2014 and since the removal I have learnt so much. Just because you have made the decision to get your mirena removed it doesn't mean the symptoms will ease immediately. There will be some work ahead of you....hormones will be haywire! you may have heard of mirena crash? It happens and I experienced it myself. If you are have decided it's time to remove the mirena then be prepared:
Prior to mirena removal:
Get your body in moving - exercise and try and get in better shape to support your body through crash time.
Yoga - Bring back the balance to your body - yoga is great for relaxation, core strength and also to mentally support you.
Meditation - Finding time to sit and meditate to bring calmness to the body and mind.
Detox - A week before get juicing, try smoothies, green veggies, grapefruit, lemon, lime, celery, cucumber, watermelon. all great to aid the process. I added maca, nuts and seeds, cacao, to my smoothies each morning.
Get a diary - When I got my mirena removed I kept a record of the changes I experienced. I also noted when my periods started, heaviness etc, bloating, every single symspton was in my diary so I could be sure of any changes.
Magnesium - I found this helps with sleep, stress and stomach cramps, usually I used the powdered variety which was more expensive but actually more effective.
Vitamin B - Mirena can deplete your body of vitamins and vitamin B is crucial for women, it supports your moods and is particularly needed in times of stress.
Apple Cider Vinegar - I took this daily with a glass of water and squeezed lemon juice, an excellent detox drink.
Probiotics - Supporting your digestive system post mirena removal will help with bloating and immunity. I used probiotics from the fridge, theses will cost more but generally have a higher does of bacteria (therefore more effective)
Vitamin C - Can be a good supplement to add for supporting the immune system during the detox phase.
Milk Thistle - A supplement that supports the liver during detoxification.
Have you had your iron levels checked by your GP? If the mirena caused heavy bleeding you may want to get your iron levels checked as anemia is common in women with heavy periods.
I extensively researched and chose to do what felt right for me and I have kept this lisit very short, I have also not gone into detail about the purpose of each suggestions. This is an overview and I am not a trained professional. I am just a women in my favourites that wants to reach out and help other women through the mirena minefield . If you have a mirena and you love it then that's great! you won't need this page this is for women that are struggling and feeling unsupported. They are suffering mood swings, depression, pain, lack of sex drive, the list goes on and this is merely a space to support those women.
If you are about to get the mirena out soon.....good luck! hopefully you will be on the way to feelign much better soon.
If you a suggestion for pre mirena removal please leave it in the comments.
Monday, March 21, 2016
Friday, March 18, 2016
Considering a Mirena?
Ladies,
If, you are considering a mirena iud coil then I asking you to do some research first. In 2014 I finally decided to try the mirena, after years of very heavy periods it felt like the only option. When I say I tried everything I mean.....EVERYTHING! naturopaths, chinese medicine, dietitian, acupuncture, the list goes on. I had doubts about the mirena I had read horror stories online, but more importantly my gut feeling was it wasn't for me. But I was reaching point where my body was suffering from such heavy periods, anaemia, sleepless lights, plus I was very restricted by what I could do when I had my period...life stopped. I was referred my GP to see a gynecologist and told it was either, try the mirena or a hysterectomy would be the only option. So, I tried it.....against my better instincts I gave it a go, some of my research proved many women had a positive experience with the mirena. If this worked for me then it could improve my current situation dramatically. I decided upon having the mirena fitted that I would keep a diary of how I was feeling, manly for reference so I could note any changes. By the time I had reached nine months of having the mirena I was a shadow of my former self, in fact I barely even wanted to leave the house. My symptoms ranged from:
Hair loss
Skin rashes
Hair dryness
pelvic pain
Depression
Anxiety
Racing heart
Stomach bloating
Dramatic mood swings
Clotting
I could go on but for me the depression was the worst aspect, affecting my quality of life and despite knowing that this may happen I always thought I would be in control. Yet, I couldn't see how bad things had got. It was my husband that insisted I went back to my GP and luckily for me she immediately insisted on removing my mirena that day So in many ways I was perhaps lucky, much luckier than some of the stories I have read online. But I still lot's months of my life during that period and some women are losing years. This is not good enough! why are women suffering with hormone hell and feeling unsupported, many going through it all alone. Once my mirena was removed I within months returned to my old self. Finally I came out of the heavy cloud that was over my head and could see things clearly. But I felt angry, perhaps at myself for not listening to my intuition. But angry at the thought of the many women that are suffering from this device and do not speak out, or if they do they are not listened too. I feel strongly that we should have a voice, raise awareness and share our stories but not in a way that is not factual but just to raise awareness.
I am passionate about creating a space for women that have had a mirena coil or thinking of getting a mirena, where they can connect and share. If you have a mirena story please feel free to share below in the comments.
You are not alone.
If, you are considering a mirena iud coil then I asking you to do some research first. In 2014 I finally decided to try the mirena, after years of very heavy periods it felt like the only option. When I say I tried everything I mean.....EVERYTHING! naturopaths, chinese medicine, dietitian, acupuncture, the list goes on. I had doubts about the mirena I had read horror stories online, but more importantly my gut feeling was it wasn't for me. But I was reaching point where my body was suffering from such heavy periods, anaemia, sleepless lights, plus I was very restricted by what I could do when I had my period...life stopped. I was referred my GP to see a gynecologist and told it was either, try the mirena or a hysterectomy would be the only option. So, I tried it.....against my better instincts I gave it a go, some of my research proved many women had a positive experience with the mirena. If this worked for me then it could improve my current situation dramatically. I decided upon having the mirena fitted that I would keep a diary of how I was feeling, manly for reference so I could note any changes. By the time I had reached nine months of having the mirena I was a shadow of my former self, in fact I barely even wanted to leave the house. My symptoms ranged from:
Hair loss
Skin rashes
Hair dryness
pelvic pain
Depression
Anxiety
Racing heart
Stomach bloating
Dramatic mood swings
Clotting
I could go on but for me the depression was the worst aspect, affecting my quality of life and despite knowing that this may happen I always thought I would be in control. Yet, I couldn't see how bad things had got. It was my husband that insisted I went back to my GP and luckily for me she immediately insisted on removing my mirena that day So in many ways I was perhaps lucky, much luckier than some of the stories I have read online. But I still lot's months of my life during that period and some women are losing years. This is not good enough! why are women suffering with hormone hell and feeling unsupported, many going through it all alone. Once my mirena was removed I within months returned to my old self. Finally I came out of the heavy cloud that was over my head and could see things clearly. But I felt angry, perhaps at myself for not listening to my intuition. But angry at the thought of the many women that are suffering from this device and do not speak out, or if they do they are not listened too. I feel strongly that we should have a voice, raise awareness and share our stories but not in a way that is not factual but just to raise awareness.
I am passionate about creating a space for women that have had a mirena coil or thinking of getting a mirena, where they can connect and share. If you have a mirena story please feel free to share below in the comments.
You are not alone.
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