Could this be the mirena coil?

[ohsobluesky]

I’m 30, I’ve been having a really shit few months. I started feel so down about myself, so self critical, it seems to be all I think about. I’ve felt so ugly and not like myself. I’ve had my face pumped full of filler and now I’m swollen and in pain and feel even worse. Never even wanted filler, just wanted to feel bloody better. I’ve suddenly thought, I had the coil fitted 3 months ago.. could that have caused this? Everyone has been bewildered at me, stunned I went and had filler put everywhere in my face, saying I’m beautiful and didn’t need it. I thought the same a few months ago. Is this the hormones giving me some sort of dysmorphia?

Progesterone can have quite debilitating mood flattening effects in some people yes, but I would be cautious as it tends to be when it’s systemically taken (eg mini-pill); these effects generally tend to be less pronounced with Mirena as its locally acting with minimal systemic absorption.

You mentioned you’d been having a really shit time - could it be more likely that you’re reacting to whatever else is going on in your life?