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Talk to me about mirena removal please!

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Mammabear31 · 12/11/2015 20:24

DH & I are planning on trying for DC2 at the beginning of next year. I currently have a mirena in situ for nearly 2 years; with no periods in that time. I am dreading having it removed - not least because of the procedure itself; but also because of the potential aftermath! What were your experiences of having it removed? Did you have the period from hell straight away? I am excited to start trying but need to get over this hurdle first.

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SweepTheHalls · 12/11/2015 20:25

I was really worried, it it was a complete non event!

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Dontsayaword · 12/11/2015 20:51

The actual removal was quick and painless I didn't feel a thing.
However I did have the worse period of my life which started the next day, it was very heavy with sudden flooding which would fill a pad very quickly so make sure you have plenty with you. I also had massive clots, one was so big I could actually feel it coming out if my body, it was quite scary especially as I had no idea to expect that.
I think the information provided about the coil is very poor, I did not know I would bleed for months non stop when it was put in and I was not warned what to expect when it was removed.
On the positive side the super heavy period was only a few days long, I conceived just over a week after having the coil removed and I have my 20 week scan tomorrow Grin (took over 6 months to conceive dc1 after coming off the pill)

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Ladygaggia · 12/11/2015 21:05

Had no issue. Mine was a refit and I didn't even notice that she'd taken it out - only felt the new one go in.

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Mammabear31 · 12/11/2015 21:05

Thanks for your responses. I have looked on YouTube for videos of removal and it doesn't look as bad as I think it will be. Just worried about the bleeding afterwards.

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Sunflower1985 · 12/11/2015 21:17

The removal was a relief. 2 months later bfp.

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Mammabear31 · 12/11/2015 21:48

So glad to hear you all had no problems conceiving after removal. I'm hoping for a removal in December followed by a BFP late Jan. Had no issues with DC1 (first time!) so fingers crossed no.2 is the samez

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Mammabear31 · 12/11/2015 21:49

Or, the same!

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SweepTheHalls · 13/11/2015 09:16

My period was just the same as normal, but it has taken us 2 and a half years to conceive.

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DSClarke · 13/11/2015 09:23

It is a total piece of cake. I was very nervous as I found insertion pretty horrible. Counted to three and it was out.

But of light bleeding but absolutely fine. Also have lists bit of weightSmile

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