Mirena coil

@Dogzombie

I have had two mirer coils over a number of years due to heavy periods i couldn't cope with this, staining of clothes fear ect

Best thing i could have done,

Wish i had done this sooner,

Yes it's was extremely uncomfortable having this inserted in for the sizing of the coil right fit,

I nearly fainted i was shaking for a short while,

You can take pain killers or
have numbing pain relief gel inserted inside you,
beforehand too

Yes i would definitely recommend them mirer coil

I’m on my 3rd. Love it, no periods but the fitting has got progressively worse. (3rd fitting also had removal of the 2nd.)

I'm on my second one really light periods and no issues.

I had one fitted 2.5 years ago and not had a period since which is great for sports!

I did NOT enjoy having it fitted but have had no issues.

I had one fitted in my 30s for heavy periods but hated it. Caused a weird smell (so I thought) and I just didn't feel right with it. So had it removed after 7 months.

Then I tried it again at 50 as part of HRT. It took 7 months for all break-through bleeding to finally stop. I am due to have it out next January when I'm 55. Its been fine this time around but I think it's been responsible for bloating. Mood has been fine with it too. I'm now having to take extra progesterone tablets as I started getting break-through bleeding about a year ago.

I'd say give it a go OP. You've nothing to lose. But keep in the back of your mind that it can take upto 12 months to reduce bleeding.

Love mine. I'm on my second. Actually I think I should probably have it taken out now, as I'm probably menopausal. No idea, as I haven't had a period since the first one was inserted!

Positive here my 3rd. Agree not for everyone. Had a few cysts but they settled. No periods heaven. Im 50s

Just had mine removed after 14 months I have bled pretty much the whole time for 2/3 weeks a month! So just got fed up of it, caused me bad acne and pain during sex, and then when I went to get it removed the nurse said it wasn't in correctly so probably why I was bleeding and in pain! Ha nice 1

I'm already taking progesterone which I hate as it cause spots every two weeks but I have to have it for HRT. So they suggested a mirena instead of tablets (which I always forget anyone). Assume this is a good idea.

I have a Jaydess which is like the mirena but less hormone smaller and only lasts 3 years not 5. I have no issues with it at all, very light bleed one week in a month (just spotting) and no more awful PMT.

When I had my 1st put in I bled daily for about 5-6 months, initially heavy then progressively lighter, from 6-9 months it was progressively more sporadic before stopping altogether.

Get a very light bit of spotting once in a blue moon now, I've found it's made my moods much more stable, I don't get any PMS symptoms and my current perimenopausal symptoms are minimal.

I just wish I'd had it years earlier.

I would marry mine if I could! No periods and now very straightforward HRT package, just gel. No pain, no weight gain

I LOVE it! I have it for endometriosis. I got on awfully with the pill but have had no symptoms with the coil as the hormones are localised.

And I have family history of ovarian and womb cancers if that helps ease your mind.

Should have said, I do now have a copper coil, and although it makes my periods heavy it's been a good choice for me. Its been 8 years now.

@WetBandits Hi 👋

I'm not a coil fitter (have managed to avoid doing the course so far - did Implant & NMP instead, and we don't have a great need for every Nurse to be a fitter here or for the Band 6, thankfully).

They were pushing Levosert for a while, but with Mirena now getting its licence for 8yrs it's more cost effective again.

Made my mood very very low. Thought I hated my husband. I don't. But I do have PMDD and have realised I can't cope with additional hormones on top of my already bat shit ones. Many friends have had positive experiences though.

I'm on my 3rd. I had one fitted not long after DD was born so haven't had a period for nearly 20 years.

I haven't had problems with them being put in or removed but I've never had any gynae problems.

Totally agree. I had permanent PMT while mine was in and simply didn't feel at all like myself. Ever.

I don't think it stays local. I was always dubious about that claim. I never saw how it could because as far as I know my uterus is connected to the same blood supply as the rest of me.

Love mine. I'm on my second, was suggested by gynae due to heavy bleeding continuing 8 months after my fourth child. Stopped the bleeding immediately and haven't had a period since.
No side effects at all for me. When my last one was due to run out I booked in to have it replaced in the hospital gynae clinic rather than anywhere else as they do it all day every day in 'coil clinic' and it was swift and painless. I recommend them to anyone that listens!

Best thing I ever did. Very heavy periods became scant and I had a better menopause experience than my friend. No issues at all with it

But don't believe anyone when they say the progesterone stays locally. It bloody doesn't!

Tried 4.

First one I didn't stop bleeding so no sex possible, so had it removed.
Second one the pain was incredible for weeks, think it was in the wrong place, gave up.

Third one 12yrs later for HRT, absolutely fine. BUT the level of fatigue that came with it was unexpected. I don't like sleeping so deeply and I don't like the lack of good dreams, it's always the unsettling ones.

Then the nurse accidentally pulled on m the strings during my smear test so it had to come out.

So I'm currently going through the heavy fatigue period again whilst the replacement coil beds itself in and the release of the hormone stabilises.

Also it doesn't override your ovulation so I still get PMT and ovulation pain.

No bleeding at all any more.

I wouldn't have one if I didn't need it for HRT though due to the deep sleep and finding it hard to motivate myself with the fatigue.

I had a hideous (unsuccessful) insertion experience. Involving 3 specialist practitioners at a sexual health / contraceptive clinic. Took over an hour and was bloody awful. Ended up, unsurprisingly, with an infection.
My GP practice keeps trying to get me to try again. Not a chance am I putting myself through that again.

This is my third one, l haven't had a period of any break through bleeding at all in 15 yrs. My periods were light but l suffered terrible cramps and pain even after having children.
Best thing l ever did, no side effects, just made life so much better.

Best thing I ever did.
No issues.
Stopped my heavy unmanageable menses.
Bit of cramping and a bit of spotting just after insertion for a couple of months but after that ….
Freeeeeedom!