The 'OFFICIAL' Ex Mirena Thread

[MEGARICE03]

OMG OMG OMG.. SO I totally was casually in the bathroom and I thought.. hmmm. Why don't I take a second look at that test. I pulled it out and I'm seeing a very faint line going vertically to make a plus sign. I though for sure the diagonal line was it last night bc it was so dark and what not.. but I didn't wait for the line in the little window. I'm freaking out! Isn't too early? Really 11 days post removal? noooo.. What do I do? How do I find out for sure? *in awe*

 

[MrsPOP]

Can you post a pic? Post in the pregnancy test section and the experts can look at it

What test did you take? Ive heard bad things about blue dye tests and CB tests giving evaps. Try getting a pink dye test such as a FRER and see what happens. Failing that, contact your doctor for bloods. Good luck!

 

[BrandysBabies]

OMG OMG OMG.. SO I totally was casually in the bathroom and I thought.. hmmm. Why don't I take a second look at that test. I pulled it out and I'm seeing a very faint line going vertically to make a plus sign. I though for sure the diagonal line was it last night bc it was so dark and what not.. but I didn't wait for the line in the little window. I'm freaking out! Isn't too early? Really 11 days post removal? noooo.. What do I do? How do I find out for sure? *in awe*

I'm tellin you, I read some where the other day where a woman and her DH had one last hoorah the night before she had her Merina taken out. She ovulated the next day and bam! BFP! Now wouldn't that be amazing! Lol!

 

[MEGARICE03]

I can't stop thinking about it.. The test I took was clearblue and it had the pink dye. I tried to take another test this morning but it was ept and I didn't even get a 1 sec flow going so I don't think I'll count that one.. That one did not have the pink dye.. My phone doesn't have good camera so I tried to take a pic but it wouldn't work, not clear.. Walgreens has a little clinic that does testing and my doc is across the street so maybe I'll try to go quick and see what they say.

 

[MEGARICE03]

Tell me what you think.. I'm going to try another one later tonight.. https://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z437/Maritza_Gonzalez-Rice/blah/bps.jpg

 

[BrandysBabies]

Eeeek!!! That is sooooooooo BFP!!!! CONGRATS!!!

 

[MEGARICE03]

I am so going to cherish that moment but I took a FRER and it was a BFN. I am going to wait until Oct 28 and test again then as to not give my hopes up. Until then I'll practice ing and not even try to think about it! =)

 

[MrsPOP]

Thats the best thing to do hon...those Blue Dye plus sign tests are really dodgy for evaps apparently.

Good luck!

 

[Kracker]

Just popping in, congrats to the new BFP's, this is a lucky thread!! Good luck everyone else xxx

 

[MummyHaytch]

Hello all ex mirena's, this thread is fantastic. Well my name is Hayley, I am 29 and a mummy to two girls, aged 7 and 3. I have been with my partner for 4 and a half years and have decided to TTC for number 3.

When I first started the TTC game 9 years ago I was trying after stopping the pill and it took me 6months to catch a BFP. Unfortunately, I lost my baby at 23 weeks early 2002 and it was a very bleak time for me. I did try again after having her and although it only took me3/4 months to conceive, I gave myself a rest for a few months as I wasn't ready to try again.

It wasn't until I met my DP that I was back on the TTC wagon and I conceived after the removel of a regular coil. That was horrendous and would easily leak though a super tampon and a super thick pad. Thankfully I caught the first month but I was lucky due to years of TTC and NTTC that I was quite in tune with my body and always knew when I was about to ovulate via knicker watch and that all important ov pain

Well anyway (the story continues) I had an awful pregnancy with my youngest, was depressed every day and even sometimes wondered why I was doing it again. When I look back, I feel that maybe I was suffering from antenatal depression and it was because of that I have been anti TTC... until now LOL.

I am due to have my coil on Monday after having it put in June 2007 but I am not going to TTC until about December. I would like to allow my body to get more regular and I am hoping, that because I was still having periods throughout my time having my mirena in and occasional ov pain every few months, that my body will just click back into place. I am a bit of a control freak and would like to see how long my cycle is etc, it was 26days when TTC for Rebekah but who knows what it will be now.

I don't know how much truth is in it but I have read a few links about higher risk of ectopic after a mirena removal and I do know someone who had a suspected one last year shortly after hers fell out. (she now has a healthy 2 week old baby) She was certainly treated for one and it's scared me a bit. Has anyone else heard of this? I don't want to scare monger myself or anyone else but has anyone else heard of this? I will ask my dr on Monday though.

Anyway, after rambling and BORING everyone to tears I'll bring my post to and end

Good luck to all those TTC and congrats to the ladies with those beautiful

Hayley xxxx

 

[Ttcbabynmber2]

@mummyhaytch I removed my mirena on sep 28th and I had heard about problems like mc if u ttc too soon after removal but my doctor said I could start immediately and that I didn't have a higher risk than any other normal woman hope this helps

 

[MummyHaytch]

That is a relief really. The whole reason I had a mirena fitted in the first place is because of the high chance of y body going back to normal after it coming out due to the small amount of hormone compared to the pill and other hormone based contraceptives. It took me 6months to fall pregnanct after stopping the pill about 8years ago, vowed never to do that again LOL.

You mentioned about mc after a mirena removal, what about ectopic? I know risk is slightly higher if you fall pregnant with it still in, but Im worried about it affecting me afterwards.

 

[Guera]

OMG look at all those lovely BFPs! Congrats girls, its so nice to see that Mirena didnt screw us up forever.
Have hope girls, it will happen.

 

[Ttcbabynmber2]

That is a relief really. The whole reason I had a mirena fitted in the first place is because of the high chance of y body going back to normal after it coming out due to the small amount of hormone compared to the pill and other hormone based contraceptives. It took me 6months to fall pregnanct after stopping the pill about 8years ago, vowed never to do that again LOL.

You mentioned about mc after a mirena removal, what about ectopic? I know risk is slightly higher if you fall pregnant with it still in, but Im worried about it affecting me afterwards.

I didn't ask but I believe it's ok or else idt she would have told me I could start immediately but maybe asking your dr will make u feel more at ease

 

[lauraclili]

Mummyhaytch, I have heard discussions about this issue but I haven't seen any evidence at all that it's true. There is a lot of scare-mongering about fertility and Mirena (not that I'm suggesting that you are, but people do!) which has lead to a lot of discussion about things like conceiving but miscarrying due to insufficiently thick lining, ectopics, Mirena causing infertility. Thing is, you only have to look at this thread to see that it isn't true!

The fertility issue was discussed a couple of pages back and concluded that whilst the Mirena may mask fertility issues it doesn't cause them.

I very much doubt that Mirena would have been licensed if it did caused ectopic pregnancies but I would ask your Dr if you're not sure...

I hope this helps!

GL on your TTC journey.

 

[MummyHaytch]

You talk sense Lauraclili and you're right, I'm not trying to frighten anyone. Couldn't see anything online thats why I asked here. I am going to hold off TTC anyway until December so I can get my cycles back to normal.

Hayley xxx

 

[wannabenewmum]

hi my names annemarie hope you dont mind me butting in,,, i had my coil removed 22 june 10 which i had it in for 5 years, we been trying for a baby pretty much since and i been charting etc and dont seem to ovulate every month,
i am going to start soy on cd 3 which will be monday for 5 days and see how that goes.
i dont think i have ever been so nervous about anything, my husband s really relaxed ( which i must say kinda winds me up) he keeps saying 5yrs is a long time so be patient grrrr LOL xxx

 

[MrsPOP]

The risk of ectopics with Mirena is actually much less than the copper coil.

Also, the risk of any type of pregnancy with the Mirena is the same as female sterilisation and its the best non-surgical, non-abstinence method of contraception percentage-wise.

The risk of ectopic post Mirena is the same as the risk of ectopic in any woman coming off any type of contraception.

The risk of miscarriage is a bit hazy. Some Docs say to give yourself a cycle so you have built up enough endometrium and some say to try straight away. As fertility comes back pretty much straight away post-Mirena (although there are a minority of people in which is doesnt but the numbers are very low and no higher than other types of BCP) then I think the majority of medical professionals believe TTCing straight away is fine.

Let us not forget, the chance of conception in a normal, healthy couple each cycle is 20%. Therefore the chances of conceiving straight away arent very high anyway (although say that to sls162 who conceived straight away lucky gal!).

I wouldnt worry too much ladies about it. There is an 80% conception rate within a year of Mirena removal in normal healthy women and a 94% in 18 months - 2 years.

Good luck x

 

[duchess ross]

I had my coil out in July. The doc told me I was good to go once i had my first period because it might take a while to get my cycle back to normal.

I had to wait for my first period until 23rd august, then again 20th sept.
So Ive figured out its a 28 day cycle and used my opk to identify when I ovulated this month then i got my BD shoes on and danced alot.

So now i guess Im waiting for AF on the 18th. I hope she doesnt come.

 

[MummyHaytch]

Just to add, I'm having mine out tonight! I'm a little nervous girlies...

Hayley xxx