Mirena coil at 57

[Rosymoo]

I would like to hear any other ladies experiences with having the medina coil fitted for very heavy regular periods over 50's. I had the mirena fitted 11 months ago, yesas with some other woman I found it uncomfortable and did even come close to fainting, but over so quickly and definitely even for me no where in comparison to having a baby as some have put, I have had 4 lol!
My Dr was brilliant and I have had all the support in helping me make the final decision to go for it.
The settling in period , yes a nuisance but was well warned on this and also talking to friends. Certainlyvery individual to how our bodies react.
I bled of and on for 6.5 months, sounds worst than it is assometimes this was just spotting requiring a pantry liner. Initially the first couple of months my libido was down but I think it was more the fact I was bleeding. Once this settled I have only had 2 small periods of a few days without the severe cramps as before and the heaviness which normally I would have to take both Traxemxic acid and Mafanemic acid just to get through the first 3-4 days.
I was delighted, also the confidence was back that I was not going to suddenly flood. This was good.
I have had no weight gain, infact lost 2.5 legs and I was of normal weight anyway of 56.5 kgs. The side effect of this is due to the mirena is I have almost constant low grade headaches, nauseous on and off and sometimes just do not fancy any food ( reason most probably why weight has dropped a little). These things have not reached a coming point as I manage them and still outweigh the benefits of the coil to me. The one symptom of it is, that is why I am writing this thread is now I find it difficult to orgasm bith in getting there or having oneeven though I feel frisky and want sex. On the occasion I do manage the orgasm is not the same and sometimes kind of painful s o it does not go the full way if that makes sense. I am lucky that I am in a LTR and have always had a really good sex life with my partner and it is something we both very much enjoy. I still get the tingly feelings down there and dryness doesn't seem a problem, it is as if the sensation in my clit have been shut off, I confused.
I have seen a Dr yesterday and now booked to have the mirena removed on the 7th January. I am worried and so want to do the right thing.
Has anyone else experienced the lack of sensation sexually with the coil in, or is this coincidence for me?
Appreciate any feedback as this is not on the list of side effects.
One last point this is not a negative post about the coil as it has been amazing for my periods and I don't want it removed unless it need to be. Thank you ladies.

Has anyone else experienced the lack of sensation sexually with the coil in,

Nope. Am on my third and this has never been an issue for me.

Also not experienced that with the Mirena but I am younger than you - could it be related to the menopause? I don't know much about this but have read some threads on here in the past about loss of sensitivity/sensation.

Thank you for your reply, this was also that had crossed my mind. I felt very silly going to the Dr’s regarding the loss of sensation and thought he would think I was some crazy lady. What surprised me was that he was willing to refer me straightaway or said that for me maybe though the merina releases such a small amount of progestin straight to the womb, required area this may not be fully suited to me, and maybe worth trying without it to see what my body’s Norm is now. I really really hope that this is not the end to ever having an orgasm again, I am I must admit scared. I was hoping to hear if anyone had ever experienced whatever their age, not that I want anyone to experience this. I’m in need of hope on this front at the moment. I am not worried about the removal of the coil just the maybe consequences but if I get back sensation I know I will have to approach the time of the month if they return differently and if necessary look more in depth further of natural remedies. I will post here future updates so fingers crossed.

It's really quite unusual to be having periods still at 57. Average age of menopause is 51 and yes some women go longer but it might be worth having your coil removed to see how you are. Bit surprised your GP didn't suggest a scan of the womb when you were 56, just to check all was ok when you were having heavy bleeding at that age. Might be worth asking him about it? It's quite rare- though not unheard of- to have periods at 56, but most drs would also refer you for a scan just to be sure everything was ok, before fitting a coil.

If you are post meno now, you won't need the Mirena. The progestogen in it, along with the decline in your own estrogen, could be reducing your inability to orgasm. You shouldn't really need a Mirena for bleeding at 57 much longer. Does late menopause run in your family?

Thank you so much for you reply, this is what I am hoping that the hormone in the Mirena is responsible and my own hormones will kind of return . I’m trying to understand the intricate balance of the hormones, all I know we are pretty much ruled by them for how we feel.i didn’t want to be negative towards the merina as it works so well for many woman and it had helped my periods but if it is at this cost, for me that is just a to higher price to pay.
Oh sorry I was scanned & had even internal scan plus womb biopsy all the blood tests including thyroid just before I was 55, repeat bloods again a year later before finall havingthe coil fitted last January at 56, turned 57 in September. As everything was coming back normal other than my iron levels which were lower and no other symptoms showing signs of menopause was told either womb ablation or Mirena. My periods were still very regular 26-30 days with 7-10 bleeding. I have always been regular but not heavy oras long to how they have changed the last 3-4 years.
Yes my own mother was 56 and my sister didn’do a full year without periods until she was 61, so extremely late, but she had the usual symptoms and I can remember my mother having the hot flushes and mood swings. I kept on hoping it would just happen but it had got so difficult as I had felt so tired plus the flooding.
I expected the Gp I saw at my practice to be resistant ,but he said Mirena is not the only thing that can be given if my periods return to pre mirena, and regarding the sensitivity issue, if there is no improvement he would refer me. Obviously I miss not having orgasms, my libido is still there which I am looking at as a positive and I still get tingling feelings of wanting, but also feel frustrated. It just feels all incredibly weird to be in this situation.

I’ve had a series of Mirena coils since 1994; the last one went in this year at the age of 59. I have had no loss of sensation of the kind you’re describing and no problems with my orgasms, nor have I had a headache.

Oh that's good you had all the tests!
Lack of feeling and clitoral response is sometimes because of low testosterone post menopause. Usually, women are given estrogen as a first step then testosterone 2nd. But it's unlikely your GP can give you testosterone due to licensing laws- you'd need referring to a meno specialist who can prescribe it.

My GP said once I have the mirena removed and if things don’t improve he will referr me to a specialist, so I am trying to be patient but just want to have feeling back. I cannot believe of how important it is to me.i am trying to remain positive about it but at moments finding it just overtakes my mind, then the mind goes in overdrive of worrying about it which I know won’thelp The situation, that is what is so difficult. I am lucky that I have a wonderful understanding husband.. The Dr said there is a good chance that my almost constant headaches are due to tension all linked in as well, and though they are not there all the while, I always wake up with one and then they are off and on throughout the day. I cope with them but again would rather be headache free.
It is funny how we think of testerone as the male hormone and did realise us females
require it as well. I suppose it has to be monitored if any females require topping up.. One of my friends years ago went on Hrt and said it bought back her libido and enjoyment back which had been absent due to the menopause which at the time she didn’t realise was the reason as she went through in her late 40’s. I feel kind of a little left out as my friends even a bit younger than me havn’t had periods for years.
I try and maintain good health and do regular excercuse in the form of walking and yoga. Peri and full menopause though can cause an array of symptoms, it just seems very much such an individual stage in life.