mirina coil

Hi worried101

I just think we are an unlucky few. I have heard wonderful things about this coil, and for girls with really heavy periods it would be great. Sadly, it has made my life hell....and no thread kill joys just the truth. This coil has the same effect on your body as the mini pill if l had been told that l would never have had it. Think the medical prof need to give better info about the side effects instead of the glory of it.

So, thread killing-spree starts here!

Hi,have just read this site and can't believe that other women have the symptoms I have!I have had the mirena coil for about 9 months now and have symptoms such as sore breasts (most of the time), feeling bloated, spots & lumps on face (which are here all the time), tiredness and feeling 'down', all of these seem to be increasing by the day. Will this pass or should I go back to Docs to have the situation reviewed? It was working so well, but now I'm beginning to wonder....

At last l have found a board about the mirina coil.
Had mine fitted last august after months and months of cyts. My lovely doctor who l have known for about 12yrs removed my copper 7 and suggested l had a mirina couldnt had to have it put in by going under so went into hospital for the day. everything went well had no pain or discomfort at all. Now 9mths later l HATE it. I have gained 3 stone in weight - really sad as have loss this just before hand and have still kept to my diet...every week l gain another couple of pounds. My moods swings are awful l cry alot no intrest in sex sad work or my home. Feel sick all the time. Is there anyone else out there who feels the same after having the mirina fitted. A friend of mine (who is a doctor) told me anything hormone based put on weight in some cases.
Would love to hear from anyone - just to make sure lam not going mad here.
Ps having the damm thing out next week. Back to bunk beds..............wink

thanks sofia..
will make app tomorrow
didnt realise it was advisable to have them checked every year

You should have your mirena checked once a year regardless of whether it's giving you trouble or not. Since in your case it's been just about a year, I would get it checked out for sure.

Hi everyone..
Need some advice in a bad way and soon
had mirene fitted last june
had blleding on and off for 6 mths.. that then changed to just regular periods untill mid march now im blleding alot on and off.. stops for few days and starts again and its worrying me at this stage.. should i go back to gp and have it checked/removed? or is this common?
am very concerned, and would appreciate advice..
thanks in advance..

Hi, I had a mirena coil for a year and have to say I thought it was great. I have tried everything from condom to cap, minipill to the billings method (combined pill gives me migraine). Apart from initial fitting cramp and heavy bleeding for a bit, I had only 2 periods all year (similar to the mini pill). I had it taken out in March, had some bleeding, then a period 2 weeks later and now I (hope....please!) am 5 wks preg!

DON'T have the mirena coil fitted , i,ve just had mine removed after six months...nothing but pain, weight gain and mood swings...i had it taken out 5 days ago, feeling better in myself, just flooding everywhere and i'm told by loads of people this can last for months...if only i new this 6 mths ago i would have stayed on the mini pill.