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Alternatives to mirena coil to control heavy periods

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harman · 15/08/2007 22:07

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lilymolly · 15/08/2007 22:10

If you have finished having a family, and want no more children, you can have endometrial ablation, using a variety of techniques, one of which is Thermachoice, which I used to sell, and is very safe and effective. Talk to your consultant about this.
You could have either Menhoragia (heavy periods) endometriosis or fibroids

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harman · 15/08/2007 22:13

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luckylady74 · 15/08/2007 22:17

i have severe endemetriosis which gave me everlasting heavy periods with huge clots - i had the pill when i was younger and that controlled it fine and then i had a mirena coil fitted after i had my (ivf) kids and it's changed my life - no peroids just slight spotting every now and then - i honestly had to use a bath towel when i was flooding once so the change is miraculous. but their seems to be lots of negative posts on here too - so it doesn't suit everyone. my doctor did say the mirena hormone amount is the same as 1 mini pill a week and i didn't have any more discomfort with having it fitted than say a smear test. i don't know of any other advice beyons keeping fit and healthy.

lilymolly · 15/08/2007 22:21

Mirena coil, is usually first line treatment, and usually works very well, it is relatively non invasive, but does release hormones, it can also lead to an increased risk in ovarian cysts. Why dont you want to use it?

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harman · 15/08/2007 22:33

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lilymolly · 16/08/2007 08:10

You could get the mirena coil inserted under anaesthesia, in theatre if you asked the doctor.

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harman · 16/08/2007 10:22

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Reallytired · 16/08/2007 14:05

What is your objection to the mirena. Its not that bad having it fitted. Everyone hates internal examinations, but its not worst than the internal examinations when you have a baby.

I found the after pains worst than the discomfort of having the coil fitted. The after pains lasted about two months.

However I had no periods for five years once it has settled. It also doesn't affect fertility.

fakeblonde · 16/08/2007 15:30

Mirena worked for me.
No periods really and NO PMT !
The hormones dose is minimal-esp compared to the hormaones you are now taking(northisterone ) already, and you wouldn`t need them anymore.I had those once for heavily bleeding and felt all puffed up and swollen-it was yuk.

keisha · 12/09/2007 21:49

i had a mirena coil fitted to which was in a lot of pain and it fell out had to have a scan to check it had all came out . so went on the pill still have heavy periods and bad clots . i also have an underactive thyroid and very low in iron .does anyone have any answers

goosew · 01/04/2010 17:57

I love my Mirena - no periods, no PMT - and combined with the endometrial ablation I have had this has been life-changing. But unfortunately the Mirena gives me horrendous acne so am facing having to have it taken out. Great for many, but there are many for whom it does not work, but certainly worth trying.

JessieK · 26/01/2011 11:33

I became pregnant with my third child after having a Mirena Coil fitted. There was no reason for it to have failed - it was in the correct position (!) and had been in place for some months. It must have just been a dud one! It came out as my son was born! This is highly unusual - even if ladies become pregnant with a coil, then they tend to remove it, though obviously this increases chances of miscarriage. I just opted to leave it in and take my chance! I have since had another one fitted and I too have no periods, or PMT. However, I have found that I am a heavier weight with a coil, and my skin has never been this bad - even as a teenager. I also get quite bad leg and hip "growing" pains (in place of period pain), these are bad enough to keep me awake at night sometimes. I have given up on the Mirena now - this one is being removed next week. Will have to come up with a different plan of action!

canei22 · 26/01/2011 19:35

I had a mirena coil fitted under general anasthetic and it was agony. I had it removed by GP. Then had an endometrial ablation done...... and that was about 10 years ago and have never had a problem or bleed since. When I did have periods they were heavy and large clots and I was severly anaemic.

Dearsarah · 07/03/2015 09:00

Hi
I'd love to get opinions from people with the Mirena. Yesterday I had an op under general anaesthetic to have a polyp removed as I've been having terrible periods, passing tennis ball-sized clots and continually battling anaemia for the past few years. The consultant also advised that I have the Mirena fitted, but I've heard so many things about depression, acne, weight gain etc that I decided against it. Especially as I've always reacted so badly to the pill.

Coming out of the op my consultant told me that I have a thickened lining of the womb, so removing the polyp won't stop my bleeding. And I should have had the coil.

I'm so fed up. It now means that the hormone approach is my only option, and I've missed the opportunity to have it under a general anaesthetic with a week off work to recover.

Has anyone tried any alternatives? I feel like I either have up live with what's becoming a crippling monthly blood loss, or take on a branded hormone-based treatment that I know I'll react to. Your experience would be much appreciated! X

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