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Mirena coil

105 replies

Dogzombie · 08/03/2024 14:21

Posting for traffic 😳
Could I ask for mirena coil experiences?
I have been suggested one today by the gynae. I have never taken contraception or had coil etc so I’m apprehensive. Mainly due to the increased breast cancer risk. Yes I’m a worrier.

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Itsallfunngamesuntil · 08/03/2024 14:35

Hated mine. I always had a v light discharge like the v last remnants of your period

Always felt like there was an odour due to this

Dreadful. Took it out after six months

givemushypeasachance · 08/03/2024 14:32

It's marmite - people love them or hate them, and you'll probably find more comments from the hate camp because why would you bother replying going eh well it works okay for me, versus the horrible experience you had and want to warn people about.

For what it's worth I'm on my third coil, had one for at least 12 years, love it no side effects I can note and it makes my heavy painful periods disappear completely.

Dulra · 08/03/2024 14:28

I've had mine in for 4 years. Best thing I ever done. My periods were very heavy and long prior to it. Since getting it I haven't had a period. Mood, energy all fine. I think it's difficult to know from a forum like this what is for the best and what will suit you. You need to talk to your gynaecologist about your concerns. There must be a good reason why they are recommending it.

katcatkat · 08/03/2024 14:28

Brilliant for me no or very light periods after the first few months.
Huge reduction in my very severe pmt
I'm about to have my 3rd one fitted

JustOneFootInFrontOfTheOther · 08/03/2024 14:24

It was hell.
2 stone weight gain, awful fatigue & mood swings and endless spotting or bleeding for the whole time I had it in. I had to beg repeatedly to have it removed, I had it in around 11 months by the time I managed to get it removed.