Mirena coil

elsien

The fpc suggested one of these to me recently, but didn't mention any of these possible side effects. Glad I came across this thread - the answer will now be a resounding no.

suki1964

lexuslass wrote: »

I am so glad this thread has been 'bumped! because I didn't even know it existed!

I am the same as you.... I have had mine for about 6 months now I think (may be slightly longer), I still have 20+ days periods too...

the reason I had mine fitted were because my periods were a real drain... would use something and would be leaking 20 minutes or so after... not nice when walking round sainsburys!!

My 'periods' are no way near as bad as they were - they are now 'controllable'! I didn't go for my 6 week check on my coil (I know, that is stupid, but it was a bit embarrassing to go when I know I would be bleeding!).

I don't even know how to check if the threads are there!! I know the doctor said she took them quite short (??)

If you are still bleeding then the chances are its moved

Hubby lets me know mines is still there - he hits the thread IYKWIM :rotfl::rotfl:

Dont be embarrassed ( they have seen it all before) go to you FPC and ask for a coil check

lexuslass

suki1964 wrote: »

Hubby lets me know mines is still there - he hits the thread IYKWIM :rotfl::rotfl:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

Thanks for that... I will book myself an appointment and go and get it checked out...

moomin_white

elsien wrote: »

The fpc suggested one of these to me recently, but didn't mention any of these possible side effects. Glad I came across this thread - the answer will now be a resounding no.

problem is, there are side effects to all contraception! i'v been told i'm getting to old to be on the pill now and was given the option of the injection, coil, implant and another pill. But to be honest the coil looks like it has the least problems associated! Not looking forward to it being inserted though!

elsien

That was the problem - i can barely tolerate having a smear done, so it was a bit iffy when they said the coil would take a few minutes longer. If they're going to be fiddling around down there for hours there's no way I'm going to be able to stay put for long enough. I'm also too old for the pill I'm on - haven't yet decided which is the least worst option though.

Frith

I have to say at this point - most people don't seem to have the problems that I have with mine! Most people seem to be in some discomfort having it fitted and for a day or 2 then have no more problems for 5 years.

Unlike me where one coil bent whilst being fitted and had to be thrown away... and the one that actually fought its way through doesn't seem to be helping much!

Annoyingly, the long term relationship I was in when I had the damned thing fitted, broke down about a month later so I haven't needed it on that front :-(

fifi63

Just a word of warning for anyone thinking of having it removed. I had mine taken out after 5 months of almost constant bleeding.

The removal itself was easy ( much easier than the 30 agonising minutes it took to put it in!) but for nearly the past three weeks I have had heavy flooding and been passing golf ball sized clots. I have spoken to 2 different doctors who have reassured me that this is normal but I am sure I am now anaemic and have no energy.

If I have known this was going to happen I would never have had it put in in first place. Ironically I was advised to have it to stop my heavy periods!

Dumbledore55

My first Mirena was great but had it changed and this one just doesn't seem to be working at all. I'm bleeding approx every 2 weeks and it lasts for 9/10 days. Heavy as before and incredible pain - I'm at the doctor's on Wednesday and I'm so tempted to ask for a hysterectomy - I can't live like this.

I work in a very male dominated environment and the flooding causes me no end of embarrasment.

suki1964

Dumbledore55 wrote: »

My first Mirena was great but had it changed and this one just doesn't seem to be working at all. I'm bleeding approx every 2 weeks and it lasts for 9/10 days. Heavy as before and incredible pain - I'm at the doctor's on Wednesday and I'm so tempted to ask for a hysterectomy - I can't live like this.

I work in a very male dominated environment and the flooding causes me no end of embarrasment.

If you are still bleeding six weeks after insertion you should go back for it to be checked and if needed removed as its highly likely that its moved and no longer working.

Do your doctors or nurses not explain this when you have them fitted?

Because of the hormone on it its bigger then the normal coil - and your body will do its damm best to expel it - the horrendous cramps for the first few days.The mirena has the highest risk of being expelled out of all the coils. But when its fitted correctly then its a life saver for many

moneypooh

Unfortunately, the posts on here have been fairly negative about the mirena. That seems about right as those without problems don't probably read these type of threads.
Well, I can give a complete opposite review.
I've had a mirena for about 14 months now. No problem going in and after a very light bleed for 3 days NOTHING since. I have a tiddy tummy ache every so often, I guess when I'm 'on', but no bleeding. I wasn't allowed to go back on the pill and heavy bleeding caused me to look at the mirena. I read the negatives but still gave it a go. It's been brilliant.

There are positives and it's a shame that so many have had problems but there are more of us that don't. I just wanted to paint another picture.
I hope all those who had problems with it are OK now.