Mirena coil

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Rubyupbeat · 30/11/2023 17:10

Hi there
Not sure what group to share this on?
I am just home after having the second bunch of polyps removed in 3 years.
The gynaecologist has recommended to have the mirena coil fitted as it will help to keep the polyps at bay.
I am looking at other peoples experiences with this coil, preferably after the menopause, I am nearly 60.
Thanks

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WorriedMillie · 30/11/2023 17:30

I have one (pre-menopausal) to treat hyperplasia and I haven’t had any issues with it
I have a fair few friends of a similar age as me who have them without issue
I have a friend in her 60s who had one fitted last year for post menopausal bleeding and it’s been fine for her too.

Findapath · 30/11/2023 17:27

Mirena has been fab for me. On my third, it’s seeing me through menopause. There are mixed views though and it doesn’t suit some. My experience is it gets a bit harder to remove/ change as I’ve got older - dr had to basically put on a mining helmet light last time and it was weird and sore. But over quickly and no periods for many years.

CarrotCake01 · 30/11/2023 17:24

I had the mirena coil put in after the birth of my child. Partially for contraception but mainly because I wanted something that would reduce my excessively heavy and painful periods.
I've had it in for over 4 years now without issue although the first couple of days were sore.
No unexpected pregnancies though, no complications and I think I've only had a period 2, maybe 3 times.

Not sure if its a very different experience though at a different age, I'm only 31.

Fatbirthdaygirl · 30/11/2023 17:17

Wasn't good for me. It went awol & I had to get it removed in hospital as they needed to find it 1st! I was in a lot of pain but my gp didn't believe me that it wasn't where it was meant to be. So, for me, never again!

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Rubyupbeat · 30/11/2023 17:11

Polyps in my uterus

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