Coil

[Jeca8]

Hi ladies,

I was looking to get some opinions on how the coil (IUD/IUD) has been for anyone that has tried it for birth control before. I have a section next week and have been told I can get one fitted at the same time but have heard some horror stories. I was previously on the depo but this made me put on a lot of weight so was looking to try something new. Please let me know your experiences of either copper or hormone coil and how it worked for you.

Thanks!

IUD/IUS *

Hi! My mirena coil has been really good because I got no periods until now (18 months later) but the periods are very very light to the point of not really needing even a pad but I still get PMS. It's also great not having to worry about getting pregnant but I get sharp twisty pains quite a lot which although aren't unbearable, are not pleasant and go down my leg. I am getting that checked out just in case! No other side effects from that and if anything I lost weight

I have had the Mirena Coil fitted twice, most recently was also following a c-section.

I've never had any problems whatsoever. It's worked well for me. I will say that this time around I did bleed for a good few weeks before it finally settled down but I believe that's pretty normal for some of us.

Personally I have found it the easiest form of contraception as once it's fitted you forget about it.

I know there are many out there who may not have had such a positive experience with it mind you.

I had two Mirena coils (for five years each) and absolutely loved them. No periods, no side effects. Could get on with life without worrying about periods and saved a fortune on tampons and pads. I wouldn't hesitate on having one again. That said, I know of two friends who tried the coil and had terrible constant cramps, so they got them removed ASAP. I think everyone is different and you don't know how you will react until you try it. I'd say go for it! If it works for you, you won't look back!

I had the merina for a small 7 months. I had to get it taken out because I was bleeding heavily for the full 7 months and gained quite a bit of weight on it. I had bad cramps and became very anaemic.

But a lot of my friends have had pleasant experiences x