Got my Merina Put in today.....Now come the cramps :(

This is what my doctor wants me to get but I'm not too comfortable with the idea. I've never done well with hormonal birth control and with 3 little ones still at home I don't think I could deal with the cramping and spotting. When I get cramps they're so bad I'd rather be in labor, luckily I haven't had to deal with them in 1 year and nine monhs! I know I need to do something soon but I'd rather send him to get snipped.

Hi copperkitten, I have never used the merina before, but I do remember the discussion you started a while back that you had talked to your Doc about it and thought you'd go for it. I am so sorry to hear that your cramping like crazy. My advice for that would be to take some advil, and either go to bed, or lay on the couch and try to relax. £µv & Hµgzz¸ ¥øµr Frìëñd¸ Pµrþ|ëTëddýßëâr.

I'd been eyeing Merina for a little while now, but haven't really made the jump yet. It gives you cramps in the beginning? I am on depo too, are they like the cramps we used to get in high school, or are they worse. Also let me know how long the cramping lasts for you.

I had the mirena for nearly 12 months, I had terrible cramping, and quite heavy periods with it, but it did the job it was suppose to!!! I also had the implant (in my arm) I am not sure if you have that over there or not, but I actually preferred the implant to the mirena, less pain and didn't have the fear of pricking my other half (which actually did happen with the merina!) I couldn't be on any contriception in the end as it played up with my depression tooooo much, so my hubby bit the bullet and now I no longer have to worry about contraception, he a brave boy, love him. I have heard that some women don't get a period at all with Merina so hopefully that ends up being you and the cramps go away. I guess when you think about it cramps are nothing compared to contractions!!!! All the best, I hope your cramps ease up, as I see someone else put heat packs are a great help to. All the best, thinking of you (not just when I burp!!!)lol

I have never even heard of it before now...I am glad you are using it..I am proud that you are doing this because you can't afford another baby...right now that is...And it is nice to know that you can have it removed if you do decide to have another baby..(granddaugher please)...LOL...Just relax as much as you can..Don't skip taking the pain pill...A heating pad will help too! HUGS