What causes pain in the lower back after removal of Mirena IUD?
Patient: I had my mirena removed about 8 months ago and have had severe lower back pain every month during my cycle monthly. It started only lasting 2-3 days and now it lasts 3 weeks and I rarely have time with no back pain. Is this a side effect of removing it? Doctor: The detrimental effects of the Mirena IUD to users are many, with the worst being migration of the device, puncturing the uterine wall and damaging organs within the body cavity such as the liver and intestines. Other possible side effects are ectopic pregnancy, fatigue, depression, mood swings, painful cramps and many more. Many women who are opting to have the Mirena IUD removed to avoid complications are experiencing many of the symptoms that they sought to avoid. These symptoms also occur with women who had the device removed after the prescribed duration of five years. These detrimental effects, known as the Mirena crash, or Mirena IUD crash, can occur for weeks or even months after removal of the device. In a great number of women, the symptoms were severe enough to negatively impact their lives.The Mirena IUD is a T shaped device that is implanted in the uterus, containing a reservoir of synthetic progesterone which is slowly released. This synthetic product, Levonorgestral, causes a thickening of the mucous membrane inhibiting the travel of sperm, preventing pregnancy.Mirena Crash after RemovalSo, what is the Mirena crash? The Mirena crash is the name given to the symptoms of pain and discomfort that are prompted when the birth-control device is removed and the flow of synthetic hormones stop. It can be weeks or longer before the body realizes it needs to produce its own progesterone because it has become “lazy”, relying on the synthetic provision. This causes hormone imbalance or estrogen dominance. This same period of time reflects the Mirena crash duration. In many women this imbalance causes severe symptoms similar to those associated with the usage of the device. In some women, Mirena crash symptoms appear recurrently before each period, lasting for months. Some other women suffer for extended periods of time both physically and emotionally at any time, day or night. One sufferer described her feelings as being “smothered with severe despair” at night.How long does the Mirena crash last?Some women have reported the crash only lasting a few days, while others report weeks or months. Medically speaking, there is no way to tell. This is because it all depends on how long your body takes to return to a normal hormonal balance. The sooner this happens, the sooner the symptoms will dissipate.Mirena Crash SymptomsMirena crash symptoms include:Runaway emotions such as anxiety, sadness, anger and depression. Severe cases have produced suicidal thoughts.Frequent mood swings that can strain relationships and effect work performanceLethargyPhysical symptoms such as muscle fatigue, cough, sore throat and even fever which are often misdiagnosedNausea, vomiting and stomach painBreast tendernessDecreased sex drive and painful sex.