Does the Mirena Coil cause anxiety in the late 40s?

[VivaDixie]

Sorry for the vague title but I need to get my thoughts around this.

I am 48. No signs yet of menopause or peri however it is likely to be around the corner. I have however had very heavy periods since my youngest was born 7 years ago. I have been tested, scanned etc but it is 'just one of those things'.

A friend suggested I try the Mirena Coil. Having spoken to my GP she has said that it might help so has put me on a waiting list as they are primarily dealing with CV vaccinations, which is fine.

In the meantime I spoke to a friend who is the same age as me and has advised that I read up on the links to peri anxiety. She had mild anxiety and went on the Mirena for heavy periods a couple of years ago, she said that after a couple of weeks her anxiety and depression kicked in and she discovered that it was due to the hormonal imbalance caused by the Mirena. Her GP initially disregarded this and told her it was nothing to do with the Mirena and gave her Anti Depressants instead.

She read up on it and discovered that it was due to the fact that, at our age whether we are Peri or not, our oestrogen levels are falling due to age and by using the Mirena, we were upping our progestorone levels therefore our hormones are all over the place.

I have read up on it and the only trials on this were for women age 20-34 which doesn't help as they are extremely less likely to be Peri.

I am posting to ask if anyone has any experience of this and your thoughts? I am considering not having the Mirena now as I am prone to anxiety and mood swings and at the age of 48 i am likely to be heading to Peri in the next couple of years.

Many thanks

The friend who recommended the mirena is late 30s.

The friend who recommended i exercise caution is late 40s.

Sorry for multiple posts - dont want to drip feed

The friend in her 40s eventually had the mirena removed and said she felt immediately calmer and much better

For late 40s Mirena is more likely to improve hormones. I have had one fitted since age 40 and have not really noticed any significant menopausal symptoms until early 50s when sleep interuption and slight hot flushes started. GP added oestrogen patches and all was good again including added bonus of return of sex drive big time.
I think in younger women extra hormones may affect moods but post 40 they are actually just topping up reducing levels so less likely to cause anxiety. I have been through some of the most stressful years of my life in the last 5 yrs and have coped without major anxiety.
I am moving onto a duel patch HRT since hopefully I no longer need Mirena. After 4 yrs it no longer releases enough hormone to be effective as HRT but that will be towards the end of the year.
Most people who have positive experiences with Mirena don’t feel the need to shout about it. It changed my life!

Thanks for the advice. Lots to think about

When I looked into getting a minera I worried about this especially after reading online.
A friend works in a practice and has one herself and reassured me.
What made me choose in the end was that it is low dose hormone so once it is removed it leaves the system quickly. I figured I was informed enough to look out for any unwanted symptoms and advocate for myself if I wanted it removed.
I am on my second now and it really changed things for me regarding heavy painful periods and raging PMS.
It is a tough decision I hope you find something that helps you.

I tried the progesterone only pill age 45 to help my v heavy periods. I slowly became depressed and anxious, it lifted once I stopped the pill. This experience made me wary of the Mirena as I know I'm sensitive to progesterone. I now hrt oestrogen gel and take progesterone vaginally 12 days a month.
The only way you'll know is to try it and track your mood. Good luck.

Thank you everyone I think I will give it a go. As you say @justkeepleft I know my own body and mind so will know if it isn't having the desired effect.