To be scared of getting mirena coil?

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LittleRedRuth · 08/09/2023 10:42

GP wants me to have one put in due to blood clotting periods and worsening anaemia.

I’ve done a search on here and I’m terrified! My cousin also had a terrible experience and ended up in A&E after it moved out of place causing agonising pain

Surely there must be an easier way to stop periods??

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GatherlyGal · 08/09/2023 10:52

It works for lots of people but not everyone. On balance it is a low-intervention option so probably worth a try?

I tried it 3 times which I now see was silly but the GP and also consutlant gynaecologists really did push it!

luckylavender · 08/09/2023 10:51

Honestly was one of the best things I ever did.

Insommmmnia · 08/09/2023 10:51

I have an abnormal shaped uterus so having it put in was quite painful, but, I would and will do it again because its life changing enough to be totally worth the pain

rusholmeruffians · 08/09/2023 10:50

I had one about 4 years ago due to fibroids, heavy painful periods and menopause symptoms. Before she put it in, the consultant said this will change your life. I laughed and shrugged thinking if only. But it actually did. Very minimal periods, very few (manageable) menopause symptoms now. Feel so much better for it.

Nutsabouttopic · 08/09/2023 10:50

I've had the mirena in for nearly twenty years, obviously been changed a few times. I've never had any issues or problems with mirena. I got it in because I was having horrendously heavy periods. It is uncomfortable but not painful getting it in. It takes about five mins. Take some form of pain relief before hand and continue taking it for the rest of the day. I find smear tests worse. I have had no after effects. I do not have any periods with it. I know some women have side effects but until you try it you won't know how or if it will affect you

Talipesmum · 08/09/2023 10:49

I only have my own experience but mine has been really great. Took a few months of a fair bit of bleeding (not really heavy, just not much break) but since then my periods are practically non-existent.

TempName247 · 08/09/2023 10:48

I’m on the injection which as stopped my periods, I would also be terrified of the coil

BayandBlonde · 08/09/2023 10:47

I think the horror stories are the minority.

I have the Depo Injection every 11 weeks, been on it 26 years with no periods (I am aware of the 'risks' of long term use). Not sure if this is an option?

Maryqueenofstots · 08/09/2023 10:44

I’m 17 years in, on my third one. They’re fine - remember you’re more likely to hear from people with problems than from people happily living without periods.

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