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Worries about getting Mirena- advice please!

15 replies

mirenaadvice · 04/09/2017 19:40

Hi,

I'm 17 and have been sexually active with my first boyfriend for about 3 months. I have been using the pill as a contraceptive method which has worked, but I have had problems with missing pills in the first month, having to take the MAP and general stress around pregnancy etc. I spoke to my GP today and decided a hormonal iud would be a good idea, however I'm still looking for a bit of reassurance
The biggest thing I'm worried about is my boyfriend being able to feel the strings during sex- does anyone with an IUD have any experience with this? I would hate to cause him pain/discomfort or make things less enjoyable.

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JellyJ · 04/09/2017 19:44

They're great - the ONLY downside is the slight discomfort when first put in. After that you (and he) will never know it's there! No periods either, yay!

frenchfancy · 04/09/2017 19:48

I think they are great for those that have already had children, but I wouldn't recommend it at 17. Couldn't you have an implant or a patch instead? I would also recommend that you double up with condoms until you are in a permanent relationship as that is the only way to get protection against sexually transmitted diseases.

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mirenaadvice · 04/09/2017 20:02

Hi, thanks for your advice my GP said it would still be okay considering my age etc., and at the same appointment I did a smear for STIs to make sure- hopefully that will come back negative otherwise we will be using condoms of course. I don't like the idea of a patch as it is less effective and there is the chance of human error, and with the implant there seems to be more side effects like irregular bleeding which I also wouldn't like!

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SpuriouserAndSpuriouser · 04/09/2017 20:21

I got the mirena put in a couple of weeks ago, and I don't have children yet. The insertion really wasn't that bad, though obviously every woman is different. My DP has never felt it during sex. Even if he did, it would be quite simple to shorten the strings. It's early days for me, but so far, I would recommend it

junglebookisthebest · 04/09/2017 20:35

Mixed here - I absolutely love it - only have spotting now and no painful periods But I am having to have it removed because the other half can feel it during sex (in my favourite position)
Already had strings shortened once - problem seems to be that 1 of them curled nicely but the other didn't. We are going to try a new coil and fingers crossed that both strings curl this time - otherwise I'm going to cry at having to go back to periods and probably rhythm/withdrawal methods :-(

dementedpixie · 04/09/2017 20:39

mine was great but now it's expired (in March)and the strings aren't visible to remove it so i need to get it out under general anaesthetic which I'm not looking forward to

ChainingDaisy · 04/09/2017 20:45

Mine is OK. The fitting was fine and I'm told the strings can't be felt. Did make me a bit mad though, despite the Dr insisting that I'd be fine as the hormones are localised. No, makes me depressed, but not suicidal, so better than the pill. It also gives me pregnancy symptoms just before my period, which is fun. Also, periods are generally really light, but every few months I have a truly awful one which didn't happen before. I'm broadly in favour though, compared to other contraceptives.

AdalindSchade · 04/09/2017 20:46

An implant would be better for you at your age I think?

AdalindSchade · 04/09/2017 20:48

Sorry meant to add I'm having one and have canvassed lots of people, every single friend who hadn't had a baby prior to having it found it really painful.

DeliciouslyHella · 04/09/2017 20:54

Go for it OP, you sound very mature and responsible. I had a mirena before having children and it really wasn't that bad. Having it inserted did hurt - more than a smear - but the pain was only similar to bad period pains. I spent the afternoon on the sofa with a hot water bottle and some painkillers and was right as rain the next day.

DH only felt the strings once during sex in the couple of years I had it in.

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mirenaadvice · 04/09/2017 21:01

@junglebookisthebest
That sucks and it's what I'm afraid of at the moment, do you know if it is a common thing or just a fault with the particular coil you had put in? I hope it works out for you

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Watto1 · 04/09/2017 21:14

I was spotting/lightly bleeding for about 4 or 5 months after having a mirena put in. Plus my libido sank into my boots. Not ideal in a newish relationship!

junglebookisthebest · 04/09/2017 22:23

Gp seems to think its bad luck (and I think I've been told my womb is tilted differently to majority of people before so it might be linked to that) Def going to try again and hope both strings cooperate and curl nicely this time.

abigailgabble · 04/09/2017 23:38

give it a try. you can easily have it taken out if it doesn't work for you. mine is absolutely fine.

lindylove14 · 04/09/2017 23:47

I spotted every day for 6 months and was on the verge of having it taken out when things suddenly settled down. I haven't had a period since (almost five years).
However, the strings to my first one did vanish after about 3 years and I had to have a gynae insert a camera through my cervix in order to be able to locate it, grab it, and pull it out. Ouch!
Keep checking those strings ladies!!!

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