Uterine polyps / coil recommendation

[Purplebunnies]

As per the title, it’s the third time I need to have the polyps removed in the last 10 yrs. the gynaecologist, same one every time, recommends the coil. Until a year ago I had very heavy periods, and until last polyp removal I had extremely painful cramps, to the point endometriosis was suspected.

He used to say the coil helps with the cramps. I read the leaflet and one of the side effects was worsening of craps. I wasn’t prepared to take that chance.

Now he says the coil will help with the formation of polyps.As I produce too much oestrogen than the coil will curb that.

The doctor doesn’t even make eye contact and I feel like all the women go in there like on a conveyer belt. There is mo actual sit down talk with him.

What are your experiences with this? Do you think it’ a a good idea to have the coil? I am 46, not sexually active, no kids, and just managed to lose a bit of weight after a considerable gain.

The mirena coil is a great option, if the insertion is the issue you can get pain relief, lidocaine injection, numbing gel, etc. The mirena reduces heavy bleeding because the synthetic progesterone thins your uterus lining and essentially means you shed less so less bleeding, it also helps with the pain and in many people gets rid of periods completely but in most lightens them. I know some people say it's not a cure, but it is an effective treatment which wasn't just made for the purpose of contraception and is very effective for 5 years for heavy bleeding. It's worked pretty well for me, I had other issues that meant it toom a longer time to settle but that wouldn't happen with most people. It can take a few months to settle in some people though. But I'd recommend you try it. If you want to ask more detailed questions, see a GP at your surgery who has a special interest in women's health, if you don't know who it is then ask the receptionists.