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[quote=Anonymous]So, everybody's body is different. Depending on the heaviness of your periods previously, the Mirena may improve or make your period cramping/bleeding worse...for a time. If you had bad periods before, you may have bad bleeding every few months for the first year, including cramping. If you had little to no period before, you may experience slightly more intense cramping for the first few months, but that should fade. The length of time for intense cramping varies widely from person to person, but there are other factors. Salt intake, alcohol intake, strenuous exercise, and fluid intake can all make the cramping worse overall. Stay hydrated, exercise, have a glass of wine, but listen to your body. If you're experiencing cramps, do what you would have done when you had a regular period and take care of yourself.

Placement is often the biggest reason for cramps in the first few months. The IUD often shifts, so it's good to get it checked within the first 6 months, as it mostly remains fixed after that point. Once again, your understanding of your body is the best indicator if something is wrong. If your cramping is irregular, and generally on the same level each time, don't get too concerned. It's likely your uterus acclimating to a foreign body (especially if you've never had a child).

Although it is rare, there are cases of IUDs puncturing the uterine wall and causing internal infection. If you experience intense and nauseating cramping and pain in your abdomen that is inconsistent with your normal cramping/pain threshold, please see a physician and ask for X-rays and an ultrasound. It's possible your IUD could have perforated your uterus, but let me stress that it is not common.

IUDs are overall the most effective form of birth control. Mirena generally makes periods better, Paraguard generally makes them worse. But they are both effective forms of birth control, not without side effects. Hope this helps! [/quote]

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