IUD Mirena causing Vaginal Infections

Guest over a year ago

I got the Mirena inserted October 2017. Prior to Mirena, I had never had a yeast or BV infection in my life (I am 34 years old). December 2017, the infections started. I have officially been diagnosed with BV twice and have had about 7 yeast infections. The Gyno visits and prescriptions have become expensive, not to mention a huge pain. The Drs have said what many others have commented here (it’s not the Mirena and encouraged me to keep the IUD). My boyfriend and I agreed to have it removed as it cannot be good for my health to have chronic infections and all of this started just after the insertion. I had the Mirena removed a week and a half ago and am hoping that will help to clear the infections. I started a boric acid treatment yesterday as the prescription medications are not working. The Dr actually wanted to put me on Fluconazole for the next 6 months to try to break this cycle! Praying that the boric acid works. I wholeheartedly wish I had never had this stupid thing put in my body! It is helpful to know that I am not the only one this has happened to.

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Guest over a year ago

Ugh. So glad u posted this. I swear I've had bv st least 4 or 5 times in 2 years since having this IUD. Screw this, I'm getting it removed.

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Guest over a year ago

Yes, the mirena causes bv often and when you have sex. It is not sexually transmitted, but your partner's germs/bacteria will cause problems with yours, resulting in bv.

I have found, getting the cream works best for me. After sex, I put a small amount to a quarter of the application tube amount inside and it has kept me from getting bv for years or at least until the entire cream has run out...whichever is first. Good luck ladies!

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Guest over a year ago

Hello! Thank you for your comment. Did your Bv go away when you removed the IuD?

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Guest over a year ago

Hi i have the same problem i removed it but i still have the yeast infection and back pain which means its worsening i have been on antibiotics and hope to be better soon

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Guest over a year ago

Thank you for sharing! The same thing happened to me. I started using nuvaring insert a year ago, at 29 years of age, previously used it from 19-24 with no issues. It was amazing. I've tried all other birth controls. This was the best. But I got BV immediately. I thought I had an std even though only one long time partner. Fast forward, after I discontinued, I got pregnant. I needed a more permanent BC. I went for Mirena IUD. I've had multiple BV's and painful intercourse for 6 months. I had it taken out today. I have already noticed a difference, as crazy as it sounds. My body has aged and rejected it. Now he must get a vasectomy! Im done. Ive tried it ALL.

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Guest over a year ago

Me too! I have my Mirena inserted last September and have nothing but trouble with it. Yeast infections after another which I never had prior. Constant spotting as well. So have decided to get the thing taken out. So hopefully something else will work

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Guest over a year ago

While I had the Mirena in place I had twelve yeast infections and BV twice within 12 months! I’ve had the Mirena out for 6 weeks and it’s for first time in over a year that I haven’t had a yeast infection and my vagina pH is th closest to normal it’s been during this entire ordeal. My OB removed the Mirena and confirmed that about 1:10 of his patients have this same problem.

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Guest over a year ago

I am on my 3rd mirena IUD. First placed in 2004 and last one in 2015. For the past 4 months I have been dealing with yeast infection after yeast infection and now BV. My doctor did say that the strings may be harbouring bacteria. Treatment for BV stopped on Saturday and already feeling crampy. Calling Dr tomorrow for removal...now what. Hubby doesn't want a vasectomy...ugh...

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Guest over a year ago

I have had my mirena for over a year with no problem till these last few months it hurts to have sex i have rapid weight gain reaccuring yeast infections and its extremely hurtful to do anything with my partner..... He says it aint my mirena but i think it is and i really dont know what to do at this point since ive had it for a year now any suggestions?

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Guest over a year ago

That's a sign of both a yeast and BV infection. Yes, you can get both at the same time

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Guest over a year ago

When I brought this to my Gynecologist, she dismissed it and said I obviously was having sex with someone other than my husband. I was in shock..I dont cheat on my husband. I knew the nasty infections were due to the Mirena. I had mine put in back in 2005 and there was no information regarding the infections..So glad I am seeing this now and know it was from the Mirena. I had other problems as well, so I had it taken out 3 months later.

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Guest over a year ago

The Yellow Green discharge may be from Trich

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Guest over a year ago

OMG I'm having the exact same issue! My GYN has been slightly stumped and I think we found the culprit!

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Guest over a year ago

Did your husband have to take Antibiotics as well?