Can the menopause start with a Mirena coil in?

[mummytowillow]

I've been thinking about some symptoms I'm having and wondered if it might be the menopause.

I'm 44 in July, had several rounds of IVF and when I was 38, was told I had diminished ovarian reserve. Luckily I have a daughter

I've had the Mirena coil for three years, and I'm having it taken out next Friday. I've been experiencing the following symptoms:

Flushes, irritability to the point of anger, greasy skin but feels dry, itchy downstairs, weight gain and a complete lack of interest in doing anything. I also get the overwhelming tiredness around 4 ish and I could just lay down and sleep.

I'm usually very houseproud, but I have no interest in doing anything other than eat chocolate and watch TV.

Could this be the menopause, my mum said she was about 48 when she had hers. Can the doctor do a blood test to let me know?

Thanks

I’d love to see that plan!!!

I've had mirena coil just over 7 years now. Was fitted for heavy periods. Its been marvellous. No side effects or periods in 7 years. Its now due to come out. I'm 55 and who knows I could have passed through menopause! Hubby had snip so no chance getting pregnant.
So as its not a problem to me can I keep it in for longer? I fear if I call doc will have to take it out and in my mind not broke don't fix it !

Hi I'm 50 yrs old ,I've had this mariena coil fitted since 2014 due out now , 5 years noted on my card. had a few menopause symptoms early last year, but they only lasted couple of weeks, I haven't had regular periods for years as this is my 3rd coil since 1997, but the Dr has told me that this coil can stay in for 7 years , as it was put in when I was 45 , but I still have the odd light period , is this right ,,