Depression and Mirena

I had mine out yesterday too. I have been very depressed and been experiencing pain in my pelvis and down the backs of my legs. My Dr. said it had to come out. It was in for 9 months. I held out to see if it would work but I couldn't take it anymore. I am praying that I will not hermorage as he said it could happen. I am just going to take it day by day. I do feel better already. Pelvic pain is gone. Do feel like weight has been lifted. My Dr. said if depression continues after a week or two to call him back and he will recommend therapist but he and I both think it was caused by the Mirena. Hang in there.....I am trying to be positive.

You're onto something! That is what just about every woman on this board is experiencing. There's a whole forum on Mirena side effects...google it and it's sure to pull that page up. My GP recommended antidepressants and therapy for me, but I didn't start the antidepressants thinking there was an or organic reason that I was feeling so fatigued and depressed. It was awful (plus a whole host of other symptoms). My gyn didn't make the connection either, even when I told him about all the dramatic changes going on with me. At that same visit I had mine removed and the change was amazing. My head was clearer, my depressed mood lifted, my energy came back. Mirena almost ruined my life because I could hardly function and I was on the verge of being in a very dangerous place.. I couldn't care for my children, my marriage was suffering horribly and we are very committed to each other but I was ready to just leave everything, and that is NOT LIKE ME! My job performance was suffering, and I am the owner and was on the verge of ruining it! Blessings and peace to you on this journey.