Mirena coil

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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.

Mine was fantastic.

I've had two. Never had any problems love them!

Same here. I got it because of two decades of extremely heavy, prolonged and painful periods. It changed my life and I noticed no downsides at all.

Yes. Flooding and crazy periods seem to be quite a common menopause symptom for people not on hormones. With Mirena my periods are so light that it’s not an issue even if they are a bit random.

Just found this old(ish) thread. Can anyone please tell me if they think its worth having a coil fitted if you are peri-menopausal? I'm 52 and still getting regular periods but they're getting unbearable (especially the pmt) and I often have to take time off work. My manager has told me to get the coil. No one medically trained can tell me how long they'll go on for. I've managed for years without a coil, so is it even worth bothering? I have been prescribed meds for the pain and bleeding but the worst of it is all over in 2-3 days. I don't think it's worth messing around with stuff like this so late in the day! I've never coped well with any synthetic hormones.
Thanks x

Your manager can fuck off.

For your benefit - I got the Mirena to address PMT and it has really worked for me. I was on the pill before then the implant, Mirena suits me best of those. I fully intend to continue with it to get me through peri and menopause.

Speak to someone medical about the potential positives and negatives, without worrying about how long you'll need it. But think about it for yourself and whether it's right for you, not cos your manager thinks you have too much time off...

Your manager can fuck off.
Love it!😂 They just don't want me taking time off sick. Anyway thank-you for your advice. If I could just book a day's annual leave the time the bleeding starts I'd be sorted! I guess I'll have to just try the coil.

@BooseysMom I was very reluctant to try the Mirena - 53 when it was fitted - and I went on it as could no longer tolerate the low moods on the progesterone part of HRT. I had a bad experience with fitting and will have to have it removed at a clinic (no pain I just fainted) but once it had settled in it's been fine. I had a bit of very light spotting on an off for a few months, but nothing to write home about.

The slow steady small release of hormones suits me and the mood swings have largely stopped. I've had to come off the oestrogel and testosterone due to changes in breast tissue - but the mirena is still in and causing no issues.

I think it's certainly worth discussing with your GP. It was the gynae at the hospital who suggested it for me.

And yes, your manager can fuck right off. And if you are bleeding that badly you should be off sick.

I had mine fitted when I was 50, my only regret was not having one before.

@BarrelOfOtters - do you mind sharing what changes in breast tissue made you come off Oestrogen & testosterone?

I've recently been diagnosed with dense breast tissue and 1 fibroadenoma. I was wondering if HRT needs to be stopped but gyn & breast surgeon both have said no need to stop.

I'd hate to stop HRT but having had 1 large fibroid in my uterus and now 1 fibroadenoma I'm getting nervous..

@SoftPillowAllNight don’t be nervous about continuing with the hrt if medical advice is it’s OK. Talk to them about it.

my HRTwas making it too difficult to read mammogram or mmr scan results.

They asked me to come off hrt for 3 months to see if they could get a clearer picture of the bit they were concerned about as biopsy inconclusive and the next mmr after being off it was fine, much clearer.

I was fine off the hrt and talking to them they suggested staying off it as it would be easier to tell if any subsequent changes. I could make the case to go back on if the menopause symptoms were too bad, but they aren’t, I think I’m pretty much through it and vaginal oestrogen is all I, personally, need.

I'm on my third. They are brilliant. I have light bleeding for around 6 weeks when they're fitted but went from exceptionally heavy periods to much shorter, lighter ones.

BarrelOfOtters thanks. I think I'll book a consultation this week, and not because my bloody manager said to! You're right, she can do one! 😆

Just no. It baffles me why the nhs keep pushing this.

Why @Cityandmakeup …your experience or othe4 people’s? I would probably have been heading for a d&c and then hysterectomy otherwise.

Anyone had one with a prolapse? Does this affect it?

Well, I feel the same way about utrogestan being prescribed as part of HRT. Why would GPs suggest taking something that makes you suicidal?

On the other hand, other than bloating and tiredness, the mirena has been a mirclacle for me. No more anaemia or pouring with blood, or suicidal thoughts/endless weeping like when I took utrogestan.

And FWIW my GP never pushed it, she suggested it as an option.

I’m on my third, no issues except the pain on fitting it. I’ve heard that the arm implant might be better for my age (44), has anyone heard that or have experience?

I've had three. Current one in too long but last GP didn't remove them. I'm 58
Menopause done I think.
No periods but the first time I tried it, it wasn't possible due to C section birth.
I wasn't aware of the breast cancer risk.

I am 35 I had a coil fitted for contraception and also as my periods heavy anyway fast forward 18 months I bleed constantly for over a year they kept telling me it would settle but it didn't.
Had a scans and check ups etc anyway I have ended up with a growth on my ovary not sure exactly what it is still waiting results.
I ended up going to the walk in centre and asking them to remove it as I had had enough when the nurse removed it she said no wonder you have been bleeding it's not been inserted correctly
Never again! x

I’ve had it for just over 21 years. An absolute gift from the Gods. My only beef is that initially they were changed every 3 years, then 5 years after more data was gathered, now every 8 years. So, essentially I could have had a lot less removal/new insertions which are a special kind of hell. Worth it though. When I had my first put in, I had a heavy period that lasted for around 6 weeks, then spotting for around 6 weeks. And then ……… no more periods ever🎉🥳🎊🍾🍾🎊🥳🎉. As in never. Can’t explain how good that is. No words. I’d absolutely recommend.

I had 2 back to back so ten years of them to help with heavy periods. I was warned it could take up to a year for any random bleeding to stop and I would say the first 8 months were pretty rubbish. However, after that my periods stopped completely. No weight gain or any other side effects.
I would have continued with them but I found having it put in was the worst pain I've ever, ever experienced. And when the second one came out I just couldn't face it again. I'd even taken diazapam to help knock me out a bit!!!

It was brilliant.

I'd suffered with truly awful migraines for years which, we finally realised, were menstrual migraines.

They fitted the Mirena coil so my periods stopped and so did the migraines.

Wish I'd had it years earlier!

Loved it. Stopped my painful periods within 6 months. Inserting and removal was not pleasant but worth it o be pain free.

Micronized progesterone (Utrogestan capsules) and oestrogen patches/gels/spray are chemically identical to what your own body produces, might be worth looking into if you've never got on with synthetic hormones.