To consider a Mirena even though I'm petrified?

[Fagey]

I feel like I either hear people saying it's the best thing they've done. Or the worst. So hoping to get a wider range of feedback.

I get bad ovulation pain and sore boobs. (Currently on my second Implant which is coming to an end)

I don't want to be without hormonal contraception as my periods are very heavy without.

Have given birth vaginally as I think that makes it easier. But my cervix is quite low.

I'm scared of the insertion process/pain and also the strings hanging out. (not envy)

My first two were horrendous to insert (but note I got a second one as they're so fab!). My third one was after having a baby, and I didn't even really notice it going in! Go for it

My insertion was difficult as apparently i have a tilted cervix (possibly explaining why DD1 got stuck). Doctor was busy telling me how this was the most difficult one she had done. But I would say it was more uncomfortable than really painful. I had taken pain killers before though.
After there was some bleeding over the next few weeks/months mostly spotting but 1 more like a period (unhelpfully when I went to get the check so was unable to get a smear at the same time). The main 'issue' was a month or so after I started feeling really bloated all the time. That lasted a while (a couple of months maybe) and I thought I might have to get it removed. But then all of a sudden fine again. I don't know for sure the bloating was down to mirena but can't see what else it would be. I wasn't on the pill before if that makes a difference

Don't do it. I had an awful experience. It went awol & my gp practice refused to help me so I had to have it removed at a fpc with ultrasound to locate it. Very painful & such a relief once it was out

Coming on to say I have had two Mirena coils back to back for nine years now. Going in is not nice, like a smear but I totally echo a pp that it’s short term compared with the monthly stuff!
I don’t get periods, or any pmt symptoms really but I never did before much so maybe that’s more me. But it causes me no discomfort having it in & just removes any aspect of menstruating from my life.

On my third- no issues at all but I know it doesn’t work for everyone.

Mixed review from me. Hurt like a bastard going in (3 vaginal births previously) and was very very crampy for the first 3 or 4 days. But no periods since (dec 19) and no more sore boobs which was my main reason for trying it, I was crippled in agony for two weeks in 4.

You really wont know how you will react to insertion though there seems to be no rhyme or reason to it

One of the worst medical experiences of my life - having it generally and trying to get it out - and that’s up against some stiff competition. Mine was put in during surgery though so don’t know what that feels like!

@itsgettingwierd

Mixed reports with mine.

First one was extremely uncomfortable, bled continuously but I'd been bleeding for 5 months daily by that point anyway.
Passed out when put in.
It came out after 2 months with a severe heavy period that left me stuck on toilet for 4 hours.

I have another fitted in January. I did nearly pass out during fitting again (we don't know why because there was pain but only for about 5 seconds!). But I'm not aware it's there. Both times my strings have curled so I cannot feel them. And this time I'm spotting a little every 3-5 days and I'm hopeful they'll stop completely.

Remember you can have it out if it doesn't work.

There is a particular spot during insertion where if it touches it can make you feel sick/faint! Happened to me although my (prechild) insertion was rather difficult.

I have endo though and ig massively improved with a coil. Now going to get another one for heavy, painful periods!

I'm on my 3rd... Since having them I stopped having periods altogether which was a blessing given I'd never had a regular cycle and had horrific PMS, and very heavy periods when they came. Insertion no worse than a smear test. Relax and it goes quick. Try and get someone who is experienced in inserting them if you as it does make a difference. There's a knack to it.. My 2nd one was done by a ''rookie'' and I'm ashamed to say I swore out loud in pain!

I wouldn't use anything else!

Cousin you not just take the mini pill? Then it's under your control to stop?

Mine was no worse than a smear test. Felt bloated for about the first 6 months though but great once everything calmed down.

*could you that's meant to say, then at least you could see if the progesterone work for you mood and period wise? I know from friends it's a battle to have it removed if you get side effects, so at least with the mini pill you get a test run!!

Mine was put in in minutes and I experienced minimal discomfort.
I then bleed continuously for about 7 weeks. I was getting to the end of my tether with it and about to approach the clinic to get it taken out when the bleeding abruptly stopped. Hasn’t been back since. Never had a period since. Very strange.
Anyway, that’s a massive plus for me. I still get slight pms but nothing like I did before.

I'm on my third. First one (pre kids) I'm not going to lie was pretty awful having it in and having it out. Since then, no problem. This time round (post kids) I had spotting for around 6 months after it went in but appart from that I've had no periods on the coil- the doctor said it depends where you are in your cycle when you have it put in. The strings are way back, they can cut them so I don't think any danger of hanging out,but you can check it's still in place.

And it's an incredibly effective contraceptive

I love the mirena, suits me, barely any periods.
Hate the implant, despite having heard how many people love it, constant cramps, constant spotting or bleeding, heavy long periods. I get more all over body symptoms and put on weight.
I wonder if you suit one or the other but maybe not both?

I got one about 18 months ago. Had spotting for about 6 weeks after insertion. It wasn't the most comfortable procedure, but I got it done at a family planning clinic by a doctor who does it frequently and I think that probably helped me worry a bit less.

After 6 weeks, have had maybe 3 days of spotting in 18 months and sore boobs a few times, but otherwise it's great. And once I get my next one (due age 46) it can stay in for 10 years an hopefully get me through the menopause with no periods.

I had horrendous heavy periods every single month, taking the mini-pill made me furious and suicidal, but the mirena has been life changing.

I had one, having it put in was fine but I bled constantly for the first 6 months, ended up on the mini pill to stop it.
Eventually it settled but had no impact on heavy periods. Hope it works for you.

Positive experience here OP.

Insertion was uncomfortable in the same way a smear is, but nothing too bad.

Bit of cramping for a day or two but absolutely brilliant ever since. I haven’t had a period for the two years since it’s been in. Threads don’t bother me or DH and I basically just forget it’s there.

but has given me some hormonal spots
Shit yes, same here. I have them on my face :( as soon as the gp saw them they asked what my contraception was. I now use a cream twice a day to stop them getting worse but for me it’s still worth it to avoid the periods I was having before.

I've had one in since my late 20s, was given one on a hospital trial as an alternative to hysterectomy. Now aged 50 and still got one in! Insertion can be uncomfortable, removal is effortless.

I've not had much in the way of periods, and it seems to be keeping any menopause symptoms at bay.

I have actually forgotten how many I have had, had the first one 30 years ago, am now late 50s with one still in on drs advice in that it would help get me through menopause, I think it has, have not had a period in 30 years, no pain etc, I recommend!

Insertion and removal were a piece of cake. Bleeding for two weeks every month for nine months was not! And the migraines!

I'm on my third one and I love it. I have no periods at all - just a touch of spotting when it's coming towards the end of its life. I don't get any PMT symptoms either whereas I used to get a bit depressed and emotional, sore boobs and cramping a day before my period was due.
It's not particularly painful to have it inserted - a little bit uncomfortable and a small sharp pain but nothing else that having an injection or blood test. I would recommend it - you can always have it removed if you don't get on with it.

The pill would be a better choice imo.

Google mirena problems or mirena lawsuit.

Hated mine, had it taken out after three months.

I love mine. Like a dream. I used to feel like a monster in the time leading up to my period. Now I am on an even keel all month and don't get a period. However my twin sister was coco loco when she had it.