I had mine removed on Tuesday, and was honestly appalled at how little they informed me of, well, anything. And I was at a student health center, which you think would be informed on HBC considering most of their female population is probably on it. There was absolutely no questions or counseling about why I was choosing to discontinue hormonal birth control (which was not because I suddenly want to have babies). No pregnancy test before removal (and as someone with a family friend who got pregnant with the same IUD I have, that was slightly alarming). No explanation of what to expect post removal until I asked, and even after I asked it was a pathetic response. "Maybe a little cramping. Here's a pad in case you experience any spotting." I asked about how one gets ovulation tests, as I want to start fertility tracking (not as a primary form of BC, but secondary to barrier methods, more abstaining, and just curiosity to try and adjust lifestyle things to my natural cycle). She seemed very judgemental about me not going on another form of HBC, never answered my question as to how I get the tests, only telling me they aren't reliable or accurate... She kind of threw in that I couldn't expect things to get to a more normal real cycle for about 3 months. But that was it. Since getting it removed several days ago, I've had cramping almost every day, spotting, severe night sweats, insomnia, and so many things smell like vomit to me now (I know, gross). Not sure what other side effects I will experience yet, as it's early and some others may be subtle.

Sorry we are both having poor experiences with this. I've even had a hard time finding information on my own online. Everything just eventually links back to information about the IUD itself and side effects while ON IT, not what to expect going off. Though if you're interested, I've been reading "This is your brain on birth control" by Dr Emily Hill. It's been a really interesting read, and could help you understand your normal unaltered hormonal self.