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How Long Does It Take To Adjust To A Mirena?

A MyEndometriosisTeam Member asked a question 💭
Sacramento, CA

I've had it 4 months. I have an appt on Thursday. My doc wanted me to wait 3-6 months to give it a chance. I'm getting more new symptoms. I'm in pain every day. I feel like my insides and expanding and stretching apart. I currently don't get prescribed any pain meds. I can get through work and that's about it.

This is kind of my last stop. I can't have estrogen based BC due to risk of stroke. I've tried every progesterone based option except the implant, which seems pointless to me since all… read more

March 22, 2019
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A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Honestly it took 6 months for me to finally get relief the first time I got mine. I have endometriosis and adenomyosis. It may work for you at that time or it may not be the thing for you. If you are experiencing like er pain, you should call your doctor. Maybe make sure it's in the right place etc. I hate that we are all expected to walk around in horrible pain and doctors won't give us anything to help. I hope you find some relief soon!

August 9, 2023
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

No I haven't, I'll ask my doc about it. Thanks!

March 24, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Did you try prometrium? This is more natural form of the progesterone which gave me much less trouble

March 24, 2019

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