ask: Anyone using the Mirena IUD have a low sex drive? Mine is almost non existant! :o(

Hi, Kara:

Some of our members have expressed problems with the Mirena IUD, itself, but more about other side effects.

Have you noticed the change in your libido occurred when you had the IUD inserted? Are there possibly other factors, like stress or anxiety, contributing to your low sex drive?

You might pose your question directly to our panel of Experts in the Reproductive System, and perhaps ask Dr. Klein, in particular, about your low sex drive.

I hope this helps and please stay in touch with us.

Kara,
I got the Mirena put in 16 months ago and my sex drive is non existent. My husband and I went from great sex to fighting every night. It has been a strain on our marriage because I have zero desire to be near him. I've read a lot of blogs online about people having the same symptoms, so I've decided to get mine removed. Theres no point in having this birth control method to prevent pregnancy when you're not even having sex.

I am also having this problem (no sex drive) and also difficulty losing weight. I absolutely love that my period is non-existant so it seems to be a difficult decision whether to have it removed. Any suggestions on what BC to try?

I have had my mirena for 2 years and have had no sex drive since it was put in. I am thinking about having it taken out very soon. My periods have been painful when they never were before and my mood seems to be up and down.

It sounds like a cliche, but I thought I was the only one! My sex drive was gone for the first 6 months I had my IUD, and caused a real problem in my relationship. I think it had a lot to do with how traumatic the insertion was, honestly. Luckily, it passed and our sex life is even better than it used to be!

I am having the exact same problem. I can't take it anymore. I loved sex pre mirena. My husband and I had a very healthy sexual relationship. I am thinking about getting mine removed too. I never want to have sex anymore. Its only been 2 1/2 months. But the change is so obvious and so destructive on my relationship- its just not worth it. Before Mirena I used the Nuva Ring and loved it. Tonight. . . I attempted to muster up whatever sex drive I could to have a romantic night with my husband. It ended abruptly when I found out he had masturbated earlier-b/c he doesn't get it from me enough anymore. That was the last straw for me. Mirena has got to go!

I am nineteen, i got and iud about four months before my husband came back from iraq. Well hes here and my sex drive is beyond low, driving both of us crazy! I eat very healthy and I'm very active. All the web sites i have looked at to find a solution have been for post menopausal women not spry little me. Im with you girl, anyone have a suggestion?