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Suggest Treatment For Poly Cystic Ovaries And Lower Back Pain

hi I was diagnosed with endo and polycystic cyst ovaries at the age of 18 I ve had two surgeries I am now 24 and had one baby after having my daughter I got the Mirena iud put in to help with the pain almost two years ago the pain is back it in my lower back and abdomen and go to my keens should I have the iud taking out ? what would the best thing to do ?
Sat, 26 Dec 2015
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Hello, and I hope I can help you today.

I am glad that the Mirena IUD has been able to help your pain so far for almost 2 years.

However, because the Mirena is effective for five years, a new pain symptom may not necessarily be being caused by the IUD.

Before removing the IUD, I recommend that you have a physical examination and consultation with a GYN doctor. You should have an ultrasound to actually determine if your ovary problem is back and whether it is the cause of your pain. There are other causes of pelvic pain that should be ruled out before ultimately deciding to remove the IUD.

If you do decide to remove the IUD, continuous oral contraceptives; meaning birth control pills that you take every day, can sometimes be more effective than the hormonal IUD in treating endometriosis. I suggest you discuss these issues with your local GYN physician.

So in summary, I suggest having an evaluation of your pain and the IUD itself by your physician and together deciding whether removal is the best course of action and what alternatives for your treatment are available.

I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was helpful.

Best wishes, Dr. Brown
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Suggest Treatment For Poly Cystic Ovaries And Lower Back Pain

Hello, and I hope I can help you today. I am glad that the Mirena IUD has been able to help your pain so far for almost 2 years. However, because the Mirena is effective for five years, a new pain symptom may not necessarily be being caused by the IUD. Before removing the IUD, I recommend that you have a physical examination and consultation with a GYN doctor. You should have an ultrasound to actually determine if your ovary problem is back and whether it is the cause of your pain. There are other causes of pelvic pain that should be ruled out before ultimately deciding to remove the IUD. If you do decide to remove the IUD, continuous oral contraceptives; meaning birth control pills that you take every day, can sometimes be more effective than the hormonal IUD in treating endometriosis. I suggest you discuss these issues with your local GYN physician. So in summary, I suggest having an evaluation of your pain and the IUD itself by your physician and together deciding whether removal is the best course of action and what alternatives for your treatment are available. I hope I was able to adequately answer your question today, and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Brown