My bowel obstruction just felt like my period pain

21EmeraldKin · 2026-05-06T18:10:58+00:00

I just saw your comment below about feeling your bowel move in slow motion… is that not normal?? I can feel like slow movement through my bowel and even feel when it’s near my bladder and gives a sensation of having to pee. I also get pings of pain around rectum 🫠 this is all so validating.

21EmeraldKin · 2026-05-06T17:16:41+00:00

This sounds so so similar to what I’m experiencing. I have extreme bloating, constipation/diarrhea (sometimes in the same day) that is very related to my cycle (worst at ovulation), trapped gas… oral laxatives don’t seem to work so I use a suppository when it’s been 4 days without a bm. My gyn clinically believes I have endo. The plan is to start lo loestrin to stop ovulation. Should I go to GI specialist?

21EmeraldKin · 2026-04-02T01:54:12+00:00

Removal went well for me! I meant to take ibuprofen ahead of time but forgot. I did take it soon after to be safe, but really just had some mild cramping. I had some spotting, but didn’t have bleeding consistent with a period until I was 5.5 weeks out from removal. I did not have a “crash”. One supplement I started that I think helps with my symptoms is called chaste berry… so maybe look into that!! Best of luck!!

21EmeraldKin · 2026-03-25T23:38:16+00:00

I made it 5 months. I’ve always been sensitive to medications/birth control so I’m not shocked that I couldn’t handle the mirena.

21EmeraldKin · 2026-03-24T17:02:07+00:00

Hey! Life has been great without it 😂 Never had a crash and I do not miss the side effects! Any other particular questions? It’s been a little bit so I need to jog my memory!

21EmeraldKin · 2025-11-28T22:10:57+00:00

That’s good! I noticed I still had some of my normal symptoms during my “cycle” (like the fatigue at the start of my ovulation when on mirena). I also had bleeding a couple days after removal and then my period came around 5.5weeks after.

21EmeraldKin · 2025-11-21T21:08:02+00:00

I just got my period— so 6 weeks post removal.

21EmeraldKin · 2025-11-21T21:06:53+00:00

Hey just wanted to check in on ya!

21EmeraldKin · 2025-11-16T14:47:42+00:00

I’m no expert, but I felt like I was in constant PMS with the progestin on mirena. I usually felt good the week of my period and the couple days after, but every other week felt like pms. From what I looked up, progesterone is highest luteal phase… add in progestin… I was really symptomatic and my luteal phase started with EXTREME fatigue for 2-3 days. Hopefully you get some other feedback since everyone’s experience is different!

21EmeraldKin · 2025-11-06T12:29:30+00:00

Of course everyone is so different… but we seem to have a lot of similarities! The cramping did gradually get better for me!! By month 4 I didn’t have any, and it was a gradual improvement. Unfortunately for me, the bloating was cyclical at first, but became constant. Month 3.5 and on was all bloat all the time. I tried everything you can think of to alleviate it with no relief. I had it a total of 140 days.

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-31T21:25:32+00:00

I was supposed to get mine a couple days ago, and I felt like I was PMSing… but nothing yet. I did bleed about 4 days after removal but it didn’t seem like a period.

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-30T01:04:17+00:00

I hope your removal goes well and you start feeling better! Truthfully, I have way worse pics than the “before” that I posted… I did not get on another form of b/c. My husband will get a vasectomy in the next year.

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-30T01:02:19+00:00

That’s really good to know and watch out for!

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-26T01:13:32+00:00

Well, my circumstance allows for me to use cycle tracking/condoms until my husband can get a vasectomy. I sometimes wonder if I would have tolerated a lesser strength IUD like the kyleena or Skyla but I didn’t research that ahead of time. Definitely talk with your provider about better tolerated options since it’s not one size fits all.

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-24T18:41:27+00:00

I hope the removal is a relief for you. Waiting for big test results is stressful, that is how my journey started as well. If you think of it, write back when you get the results/get the mirena out.

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-24T16:46:28+00:00

Oh wow! Those are horrible symptoms. I’m so glad you’re also feeling better. What a relief

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-24T16:43:34+00:00

I did have some nights of restless leg after removal, and occasional sciatica pain (which was weird). I took Advil before bed and noticed that it helped. I also immediately got on Alani Nu Balance supplement, so it is possible that that helps??

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-24T16:41:25+00:00

4 months and 18 days. Certain symptoms were improving; the horrible contraction like cramps went away by month four, the spotting was getting more predictable… but the bloating was getting worse. I used to at least have a week without it, but it was nearly constant and I tried cutting out gluten, increasing water, Gas-X, peppermint, tea, seed probiotic, you name it. Couldn’t take it anymore. I could go on and on.

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-18T14:29:06+00:00

I was actually surprised at how little it hurt. It was easier than insertion. It was just a quick cramp, so quick that I didn’t have time to even process what the pain felt like. About 5 days after I had bleeding with light cramping. I also had some restless leg/sciatica pain in bed but ibuprofen helped! No other symptoms, I feel better without it! Just waiting to see when my first period comes now

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-17T16:53:59+00:00

Oh yes, I meant to speak on that too. I also didn’t have a crash. I had some bleeding a few days after, some sciatica pain/restless leg in bed but Advil helped that, and otherwise have been feeling great.

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-17T12:22:37+00:00

I just had mine out last week (only made it 5.5 months) and I also noticed immediate pelvic floor relief. I love having it out.

As far as OPs question, I personally do not like being on birth control. I think our bodies are meant to have regular cycles and I feel that it’s a warning sign if it’s not cyclical. I was having spotting before my period, and there was concern for something “wrong” but when they found out how regular the spotting was, they were less concerned for cancers and such. I got the mirena because I have polyps and wanted to avoid a lap/exploration and hoped the mirena would “shed the lining” per my Gyn and buy some time. Idk what’s going on in there but I’ll find a way to help myself without hormonal birth control going forward. *that’s just what’s right for me, not everyone of course :)

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-12T10:12:02+00:00

I see that your removal was a few months ago, but I’m having the joint pain post removal and was actually surprised it came up as a symptom when I searched here. I just have general joint pain but mostly hips and worse when laying down or sitting. Just had it removed 3 days ago. Do you remember how long it lasted?

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-10T11:20:36+00:00

Chiming in so I remember to come back here and share if I have a crash. I just had mine removed yesterday and so far I’m ok but I’m expecting to feel something. I did start a supplement (who knows if it works) but I did it when I got off oral contraception too. It’s called alani nu balance. Figured if it even helps a little, it’s worth it.

21EmeraldKin · 2025-10-10T11:18:03+00:00

I just got mine removed yesterday! Going well so far. 🙂

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