Mirena coil thread

ripplyuk

I'd definitely get one of I could have it done under G.A. but I know there's no way the NHS would do that unless I was having another procedure at the same time. I did look into the cost of it privately but they quoted an extra £900-1000 for a G.A.!

greenbee

ripplyuk wrote: »

I'd definitely get one of I could have it done under G.A. but I know there's no way the NHS would do that unless I was having another procedure at the same time. I did look into the cost of it privately but they quoted an extra £900-1000 for a G.A.!

Whereas I've finally given up asking them whether I really need the GA... I'm assuming that if they didn't need to do it, they'd have offered me the option by now. And now they are less frequent I'm less worried about the impact of the drugs. Although I do always have that moment, just before I go under, of hoping I'll wake up

ripplyuk

greenbee wrote: »

Whereas I've finally given up asking them whether I really need the GA... I'm assuming that if they didn't need to do it, they'd have offered me the option by now. And now they are less frequent I'm less worried about the impact of the drugs. Although I do always have that moment, just before I go under, of hoping I'll wake up

So you always get them done under G.A., greenbee? They just keep saying no to me, despite having so many problems with heavy periods and issues with other methods of contraception.

It's strange because they've told me the mirena would be the best thing to try. Otherwise, they've told me they may have to do some procedure which involves removing the lining of the womb. They're willing to do that, which involves a G.A., but not the mirena under G.A.! Apparently, the guidelines tell them it's not necessary for a mirena but is for the other procedure. Just seems like weird rules to me!

chocdonuty

I've had mine for 3 weeks now, still bleeding which is annoying! got to get checked after 4-6 weeks though so if its still going on I might get them to take it out, it hurt enough putting it in despite the ibuprofen so not really looking forward to it

Bitsy_Beans

chocdonuty wrote: »

I've had mine for 3 weeks now, still bleeding which is annoying! got to get checked after 4-6 weeks though so if its still going on I might get them to take it out, it hurt enough putting it in despite the ibuprofen so not really looking forward to it

Keep going with it. I had random bleeds for a good 6 months before everything settled down. I am due for a new coil next year and I am definitely having it again. No periods = chronic anaemia :T
The only issue I have had is at certain times I have really sore boobs but that's not every month and it only lasts a few days.
It's changed my life, after my second was born my periods were at their worst :eek::eek: I am no longer constantly tired (well from lack of iron) and I don't live in fear of leakage.
It didn't hurt having it fitted, can't comment yet about having it removed.

shandyclover

I got a mirena fitted a few months ago. I had had 18 mos of almost non stop periods/heavy bleeding and developed severe aenemia. I had been offered a mirena before, but kept putting it off as it sounded so invasive. When I passed out one day while crossing a road and narrowly missed being run over I realised it was time to do something! I was lucky enough to get mine fitted under GA as I also had fibroids and a cyst that needed removing. There was a fair amount of cramping and some bleeding at first but it is worth persevering through, I reasoned I was cramping and bleeding before anyways, might as well give the mirena a chance. Months later I can honestly say it has changed things for the better. No more heavy bleeding, anemia under control, I don't have to make hourly trips to the toilet at work, can swim and have more energy! It's not the answer for everyone, but it definitely works for some.

mardycow

I have had 2 mirena coils each were in for over 10 year. I had no pain when they were fitted, found it less uncomfortable than having a smear test. They stopped the very heavy flooding i had been afflicted with.

roobee13

Good to hear more positive experiences

I spoke to my GP yesterday and she said it looks like a good option for me as I've also been fine on progestogen (can't spell or pronounce it!) only contraceptives before.

She did explain the risks, but also siad how rare these are and that the majority of women find the coil to be an ideal solution.

I'm going to finish my current 2 months of pills (got hols in September, no time for potential bleeding!) and then book in. I will post back on how it goes...

Jitterbug123

I had one fitted on Thursday. I did take some strong painkillers beforehand as I am 26 and have had no children. I think without the painkillers it would have been quite uncomfortable, but not agony.

I did get faint afterwards, but they were so nice to me at my GPs. I was given tea and biscuits and the nurse stayed with me for half an hour until my blood pressure normalised.

I had cramping for 2 days, and a bit of spotting, but nothing horrendous. Just feeling like period pains. It seems fine now.

akh43

Another happy user here. I had my first one fitted almost 3 years ago aged 52 due to problems with periods/spotting and after exploration op found no reason for this it was what the consultant recommended. Had it fitted at sexual health clinic as I had been under them when on the pill and they fit a lot of them so I thought they would be more experienced. I was advised to take painkillers beforehand and it was a bit uncomfortable, but not painful having it fitted. A few cramps afterwards and spotting on and off for the first few months while it settled down, but since then no problems, no periods or spotting. I was told due to my age I could leave it in longer than the 5 years if I wanted to. The only thing I did have done since was to have the cords cut a bit shorter.