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Did anyone feel different after Mirena was gone?

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BumDNC · 09/02/2017 22:30

Mine fell out 5/6 weeks ago and I got diagnosed with fibroids but is this a psychological coincidence that when I had his put in, I gained 2stone in one year and my acne was dreadful.

since it's out, my entire mood is different (better, stable) and my overall lethargy and can't be arsed approach to life has gone? I just feel weirdly free - although until it fell out, it was not something I was aware of anyway?

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Blastandtroph · 10/02/2017 19:33

From experience, Mirena is a real love or hate thing. There's a good amount of anecdotal evidence of it causing anxiety/depression type symptoms. HCP however will generally deny there is any evidence to suggest this is the case, given the low hormone levels it releases. I'm sceptical. If it's causing problems for you OP, ask for it to be removed.

weegiemum · 10/02/2017 19:33

When mine slipped into my cervix I felt different, but thats because by the time I realised and got folk to listen to me I was already pregnant with dd2!

Blastandtroph · 10/02/2017 19:37

Sorry, just re-read the OP! I'd steer clear and look for alternatives.

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BumDNC · 10/02/2017 19:44

I read the link too but hard to really know how it will affect you. I'm prone to depression anyway, so probably not right for me in that case

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Afo · 10/02/2017 19:49

I got the mirena out to TTC. A few days later I was with my sister and aunt and one of them told a funny story...I laughed so hard I cried, it was a wonderful feeling and I realised that I hadn't felt like that in a long time. In hindsight I didn't have depression or "downers" but no "uppers" either. My mood had been completely flat for all that time. It was great to feel like me again. Have had 2 more DC since then with no hormonal contraception in between and having the copper coil inserted on Monday. I really hope it works.

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BumDNC · 10/02/2017 19:53

The thing without mirena is that it really does have some great sides to it, I had never had such short or light periods but despite it supposed to stop the growth of fibroids mine have developed and grown (about 4 of them the largest 4cm)
Also libido very patchy, only really at ovulation. I have sex with my BF because I am ok when I get going Blush but generally don't think about it much, whereas now I feel like libido is defiantly on the rise.

That's it - i feel like me again. And this is the only thing that's changed which is why I don't think it's a coincidence anymore!

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raspberryblush23 · 10/02/2017 20:10

Maybe I shouldn't have opened this thread... I had my first Mirena coil fitted yesterday- not so easy due to the position of the cervix. My GP recommended it due to heavy, painful periods and as an alternative to the pill and depo jag, since they really affect my moods. This might sound nuts but I'm starting to feel different already- I'm much grumpier and stamped my feet earlier Blush. I instantly regretted it last night, but I do want to give the coil a chance. Did anyone else have reservations but mood/ side effects settle down afterwards?

Anatidae · 10/02/2017 20:18

As with all contraception, what perfect for one is crap for another. Hormone doses in the mirena are pretty low so they don't affect you the same way a systemic oral pill does, BUT that doesn't mean that some women won't have side effects. Everyone is different and if you personally don't get on with a specific type of contraception then that's fine. Another woman might have a better (or indeed worse!) experience.

I always had dreadful cramping with mine and I could always feel it, just slightly. But, it got rid of my hideously heavy periods.

they do take a while to settle - mine took a few months to be done in. Give it a chance, but if after that it's not working for you then ask for a copper one.

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BumDNC · 10/02/2017 20:20

It's worth what it does to help periods, it really is. And it wasn't till I don't have it I felt so different.

Give it a chance! It might be good for you

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alabasterangel · 10/02/2017 20:29

Oh yes here!!!

Had it out November after 5 years.

Already my hair is growing back. In the 2-5th years of having it I started having hairloss. I've now got new 'baby' hairs growing in my sparse scalp patches and the growth of my hair has accelerated. My eyebrows need plucking again, and my legs shaving. On mirena I shaved my legs once a month!! This might all sound great, but given that before mirena I was pretty hirsute, it's messing with stuff.

My periods are back, which isn't fun, but along with it is my libido and a natural understanding of my cycle. Days 6-16 I'm way back in the mood and it naturally tails off afterwards. It feels right and normal.

whirlygirly · 10/02/2017 20:48

God yes. Lasted 3 months with it and it turned me into a hormonal monster. Headaches, sickness and near constant bleeding with weight gain and low mood. What a treat I was for dp.

Copper coil so much better for me and hasn't affected my periods at all.

Momlife2022 · 07/10/2022 09:37

I had my coil in for 7 years (delay in getting it out due to COVID and waiting list).
In this time I was at gp multiple times due to the fact I simply could not lose weight. I had a PT, done a food journal, exercised everyday and only ever gained weight each check in. The Dr was useless and basically accused me of sneak eating and being in denial.

I eventually got my coil out and i didn't at the time make the connection but I have recently realised that since having the coil out my moods are better. I have lost almost 2 stone without even trying 😱🥳 I'm so much more "free" feeling. My sex drive have increased and my overall "can't be fucked" mood has shifted. My husband has even noticed.

Other than making the connection to my weight loss I have no other issues with the coil. Zero bleeding the full 7 years, no pain or discomfort but since having it removed and I realise the silent issues I obviously had I will never get the coil again.

These things aren't told about the coil even when asked but the proof is in the pudding. Lesson learned.

fortifiedwithtea · 07/10/2022 10:07

At 39 I had a mirena fitted . Due to fibroids and too frequent periods, I had the choice coil or go on the list for hysterectomy.

on the up side I never had a period again. However it was so unbelievably painful to insert, I nearly crushed the kind nurse’s hand. In fact it was so painful, I never had the coil replaced. That was 17 years ago! In my mind I reasoned no periods so no need to change.

i have only this week booked to have the coil removed. Its coming out on the 19th. For some reason now it feels important to get this foreign object removed from my body. Praying the strings are still there.

in those 17 years I have had anxiety and depression, been on antidepressants for a lot of the time. Never made the connection between mood and coil until reading about it on mumsnet. I may have had mental health problems anyway as my youngest daughter was diagnosed as having learning disabilities and I got a diagnosis of epilepsy. Migraines have been bad too and yes to loss of libido. Oh and gained 6 stones, very overweight now and physical problems arising from being sixteen stone, lots of joint pain.

Going to have a couple of paracetamol before my appointment and hope for the best.

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