Mirena/mini pill or Novasure

Gloomendoom

GwylimT wrote: »

My wife had a merina coil but she had to get it removed as funnilly enough having something very sharp up there is not pleasant during sex.

I know exactly what you mean. The tails were trimmed but that made it ten times worse. Like having a mousetrap up there.

Aversion therapy at its best. No chance of getting pregnant.

charliewocka

On second Mirena now. Would have nothing else. Getting it fitted has been quick and easy - two paracetamol an hour beforehand, and it's a bit like having a smear done. But to have it last for five years is a relief. I haven't had a period in about 12 years due to different types of contraceptives. Doctor recommends this for me as it's instantly reversed.


[EMAIL="I@m"]I'm[/EMAIL] 32, no children (would like them in the future though).

singlestep

I've had some problems with heavy bleeding this year and had to have a blood transfusion a few months ago. Have never had kids either, but they suggested the mirena coil as a solution. It was fitted a few weeks ago and they recommended I continued to take medication to prevent heavy bleeding for the first two weeks. As soon as I did, though, everything went back to recent 'normal' and so the mirena came out on its own a couple of days ago.

pm04gn

Not having a coil before you have children is now considered very old fashioned and outdated advice. I fit 10+ coils a week and the majority of them are in under 25s who have never had children. It is likely to be uncomfortable at the time of the fit with some cramping for a few days after.
The new smaller coil (also called Jaydess) may be an option but it's not yet available everywhere. Plus it only lasts 3 years and you are likely to get periods still.

ripplyuk

pm04gn, That's good to know that you fit them in plenty of under 25's. I'm assuming they have coped ok with it. I'm absolutely terrified. Even having smear tests is extremely painful for me. I used to have them at the family planning clinic and they used a very small speculum but at my GP's now, the one they use seems huge!

Last time, I was bleeding for 3 days after and the pain during it was awful. I also can't use a mooncup as they are far too big. I actually ended up going to see a gynaecologist as I thought I had something wrong with me but she said everything was fine. To be honest, I'd prefer to have the coil (any type) put in under general anaesthetic.

It's interesting hearing the men's point of view. I don't think I'll mention the 'mousetrap' effect to my partner though :rotfl: If I do get it, I'll just wait and see if he notices anything.

peachyprice

ripplyuk wrote: »

pm04gn, That's good to know that you fit them in plenty of under 25's. I'm assuming they have coped ok with it. I'm absolutely terrified. Even having smear tests is extremely painful for me. I used to have them at the family planning clinic and they used a very small speculum but at my GP's now, the one they use seems huge!

Last time, I was bleeding for 3 days after and the pain during it was awful. I also can't use a mooncup as they are far too big. I actually ended up going to see a gynaecologist as I thought I had something wrong with me but she said everything was fine. To be honest, I'd prefer to have the coil (any type) put in under general anaesthetic.

It's interesting hearing the men's point of view. I don't think I'll mention the 'mousetrap' effect to my partner though :rotfl: If I do get it, I'll just wait and see if he notices anything.

You can ask to be referred to the gynae dept at the hospital if you prefer and they can give you a local anaesthetic.

I had to do this because my cervix is in an awkward place and the doctor couldn't even get the old one out let alone put a new one in. I went to the hospital and they did it all in a jiffy. The most uncomfortable bit was the local anaesthetic! Now I see the same gynaecologist but at the family planning clinic.

ripplyuk

peachyprice wrote: »

You can ask to be referred to the gynae dept at the hospital if you prefer and they can give you a local anaesthetic.

Can I ask, how do they give the local anaesthetic? Is it a gel or something? Please tell me it's not a needle! Did it completely numb everything?

pm04gn

ripplyuk wrote: »

Can I ask, how do they give the local anaesthetic? Is it a gel or something? Please tell me it's not a needle! Did it completely numb everything?

It's routinely a numbing gel but in special cases may be with a very small needle. It helps but doesn't completely numb everything.
I would suggest you get it fitted at your local sexual health clinic, ideally at the central location. Doctors/nurses at these clinics do many more coils a day then gps and more than most gynaecologists.
There are also specialist consultants within that service if you have any bother.

The under 25s mostly cope absolutely fine. There will be a nurse there to distract you with chat and they are also excellent at hand holding!

dragonette

It may be worth asking for the numbing gel, I wasnt told it was an option, and as I haven't had children I found the insertion excruciating. The pain didn't stop, an ultrasound showed it was in the right place after 2 weeks. 2 months later I felt a scratching sensation inside and an ultrasound showed the mirena was far too low down, almost in my cervix. The genial was again, extremely painful.

Def get the anaesthetic if you can!

SeduLOUs

Mirena is progesterone only, same as some pills and the implant.

I can't have oestrogen anymore due to a medical condition. I had an implant for several years but decided not to replace it this time and went onto Cerazette which is a progesterone only pill. I find I have exactly the same general effects as the implant - no proper periods as such just irregular occasions of very light spotting and absolutely no period pains - perfect!

If you're considering going Mirena, it might be worthwhile trying out Cerazette first for a bit to see how you get on with progesterone only first? I wouldn't like to go through the stress of having one put it to end up taking it out a few months later if it didn't agree with me.

Good luck!