Mirena IUD

MyLittlePony25 · Oct 19, 2022

Hahaha thanks guys

let’s hope they manage to get it in next time and I certainly wouldn’t say no to some sedation ever

Zulkraa said:
I wonder if you have endometriosis/fibroids? I hope it gets sorted soon

Yea that’s what we are thinking, I’ve always wondered but never done anything about it but as the pain has gotten so bad, literally making sick last cycle, I needed to do something.

swimming · Nov 14, 2022

So glad this thread is here.

I had mirena inserted Wednesday last week under a general anaesthetic because they also took a biopsy of my womb lining because it’s so thick and I’ve been bleeding of/off since august.

But since having it put in, I’ve had some funny things happen and just want to know if anyone else has had similar.

Hot flushes. Oh my bleeping god. I’m having about 2 or 3 a day and I just get this random searing heat on my chest and face. Lasts less than 30 minutes each episode.

Bladder pain/regular need to wee. I’m feeling like I’ve not finished having a wee. Doesn’t sting or burn. But I’ve got a full pressure feeling in the bladder area. And I’m waking up at night 3 or 4 times to pass urine. And everytime it’s a big wee. Not dribbling or anything. Sorry tmi.

It’s doing my head in cos I don’t like going out cos I’m needing to do a wee every half hour.

Mamacita · Nov 14, 2022

swimming said:
So glad this thread is here.

I had mirena inserted Wednesday last week under a general anaesthetic because they also took a biopsy of my womb lining because it’s so thick and I’ve been bleeding of/off since august.

But since having it put in, I’ve had some funny things happen and just want to know if anyone else has had similar.

Hot flushes. Oh my bleeping god. I’m having about 2 or 3 a day and I just get this random searing heat on my chest and face. Lasts less than 30 minutes each episode.

Bladder pain/regular need to wee. I’m feeling like I’ve not finished having a wee. Doesn’t sting or burn. But I’ve got a full pressure feeling in the bladder area. And I’m waking up at night 3 or 4 times to pass urine. And everytime it’s a big wee. Not dribbling or anything. Sorry tmi.

It’s doing my head in cos I don’t like going out cos I’m needing to do a wee every half hour.

I have a copper iud but also feel like my bladder has changed since having it put in. It's been a year since I've had it in, had one before that and didn't have that issue. Interesting to hear someone else have similar experience. I have a GP appointment this week so will ask about that

Marcinabolan · Nov 14, 2022

I have one and still get a bleed every month! Infuriating when so many people say theirs stop

I had horrifically heavy ones pre-coil and now have more normal ones

Amyx1518 · Nov 14, 2022

Marcinabolan said:
I have one and still get a bleed every month! Infuriating when so many people say theirs stop I had horrifically heavy ones pre-coil and now have more normal ones

How long have you had it?

Mamacita · Nov 14, 2022

Marcinabolan said:
I have one and still get a bleed every month! Infuriating when so many people say theirs stop I had horrifically heavy ones pre-coil and now have more normal ones

When I had mirena my periods never stopped, they were very light and short though, only fully stop for some people I believe

Marcinabolan · Nov 14, 2022

Amyx1518 said:
How long have you had it?

It was fitted in April of last year x

Mamacita said:
When I had mirena my periods never stopped, they were very light and short though, only fully stop for some people I believe

Lucky buggers! I was doubtful they would as mine were always so heavy and long, but I think if it hasn't happened by now, it isn't happening!

Millennial Pink · Nov 23, 2022

I'm just due to get my mirena out in a few weeks time. I'm switching to the implant, but here's my experience:

Insertion: awful, my cervix tore, I went into shock then when I did sit up I was in a little pool of my own blood. Very painful, wouldn't do it again. I haven't had kids, apparently it can be easier if you have. That experience has made me feel anxious about any gyno apps since. Nasty cramping shortly afterwards.

First 6 months: I had diffuse hair loss because of the hormonal change (I was coming off the combined pill), weird cramps for the first few weeks. I bled for ages after, like a light period, but I can't remember how long it went on for. My cervix is quite high up, went back to see them because I couldn't feel the threads, they found them after a bit of wrangling. You're meant to check for them every so often.

After that up to about 4 years: no periods, just the occasional bit of very light bleeding. I would still get the occasional PMS symptom such as breast tenderness and the rage. The 'set-and'forget' aspect is fantastic. The only time I felt it really was after a smear test when they might have disturbed the threads slightly.

About four years onwards: light periods and cramping returning on and off. I'm not sure if that's the coil coming to the end of it's useful life or due to some other reason. I take hormonal contraception mainly due to horrific periods, and it's definitely nowhere near pre-coil level of bleeding or pain.

Overall, do your research first, but I think these can be really good as long as you aren't unlucky and end up with some kind of complication. I wouldn't get another one personally due to the insertion process.

Amyx1518 · Nov 23, 2022

Sorry to be a stickler but it’s IUS not IUD. 2 different things.

Notworthy · Nov 23, 2022

Millennial Pink said:
I'm just due to get my mirena out in a few weeks time. I'm switching to the implant, but here's my experience:

Insertion: awful, my cervix tore, I went into shock then when I did sit up I was in a little pool of my own blood. Very painful, wouldn't do it again. I haven't had kids, apparently it can be easier if you have. That experience has made me feel anxious about any gyno apps since. Nasty cramping shortly afterwards.

First 6 months: I had diffuse hair loss because of the hormonal change (I was coming off the combined pill), weird cramps for the first few weeks. I bled for ages after, like a light period, but I can't remember how long it went on for. My cervix is quite high up, went back to see them because I couldn't feel the threads, they found them after a bit of wrangling. You're meant to check for them every so often.

After that up to about 4 years: no periods, just the occasional bit of very light bleeding. I would still get the occasional PMS symptom such as breast tenderness and the rage. The 'set-and'forget' aspect is fantastic. The only time I felt it really was after a smear test when they might have disturbed the threads slightly.

About four years onwards: light periods and cramping returning on and off. I'm not sure if that's the coil coming to the end of it's useful life or due to some other reason. I take hormonal contraception mainly due to horrific periods, and it's definitely nowhere near pre-coil level of bleeding or pain.

Overall, do your research first, but I think these can be really good as long as you aren't unlucky and end up with some kind of complication. I wouldn't get another one personally due to the insertion process.

When my sister had hers, the GP wouldn't do it because she hadn't had children yet, she had to wait for another GP with far more experience inserting them to visit the practice.

MyLittlePony25 · Nov 23, 2022

They are attempting to get the Mirena in for the second time on Friday

ultra sound came back normal so palmed off with naproxen and ameprazole to help with pain.

MinnnieMouse · Dec 28, 2022

I had mine fitted almost 2 months ago and I've rarely had a day without thick, dark brown discharge (have also had 2 periods in that time, although both lighter and less painful than normal, so that's a win). The GP did say that it can be a bit annoying at first and to persevere for at least 3 months - is that everyone else's experience? I feel so gross with all this tar like gunk coming out of me.

Millennial Pink · Dec 28, 2022

MinnnieMouse said:
I had mine fitted almost 2 months ago and I've rarely had a day without thick, dark brown discharge (have also had 2 periods in that time, although both lighter and less painful than normal, so that's a win). The GP did say that it can be a bit annoying at first and to persevere for at least 3 months - is that everyone else's experience? I feel so gross with all this tar like gunk coming out of me.

Mine took about 6 months to calm down, then it was much better.

Notworthy · Dec 29, 2022

Millennial Pink said:
Mine took about 6 months to calm down, then it was much better.

Yep same, 6 months and then no period ever again.

ThisIsMyDragName · Dec 29, 2022

MinnnieMouse said:
I had mine fitted almost 2 months ago and I've rarely had a day without thick, dark brown discharge (have also had 2 periods in that time, although both lighter and less painful than normal, so that's a win). The GP did say that it can be a bit annoying at first and to persevere for at least 3 months - is that everyone else's experience? I feel so gross with all this tar like gunk coming out of me.

My first one was inserted at the same time as surgical treatment for endometriosis, and I had constant bleeding for weeks after. At the post surgical follow up with a GP I was fobbed off a bit and told it would settle. After several weeks of bleeding (which wasn’t heavy, but was a complete pain in the a) I went back to another GP who asked me why I’d waited so long. She gave me tranexamic and mefenamic acid to try, and said if that didn’t help to come back and I’d get a short course of the contraceptive pill which should regulate me. Never needed the Pill as the tranexamic acid finally settled me. The rest of the time with my mirena was fine, occasional spotting for a day or two every now and then and nothing more.

MyLittlePony25 said:
They are attempting to get the Mirena in for the second time on Friday ultra sound came back normal so palmed off with naproxen and ameprazole to help with pain.

Did you get a gynae referral? A laparoscopy might give a better chance to see what’s happening with you, and you can have the mirena fitted at the same time. When I was referred the gynaecologist didn’t bother with an ultrasound and went straight for laparoscopy and then laser removal when he found endometriosis.

Amyx1518 · Dec 29, 2022

It can take six months to settle in, don’t expect miracles overnight!

MyLittlePony25 · Jan 3, 2023

Finally managed to fit a Mirena today after not being able to the first time. It cramped slightly for half an hour and then all was fine. It wasn’t even a quarter of the pain I feel each month so hopefully this will be helpful

MyLittlePony25 · Jan 3, 2023

ThisIsMyDragName said:
My first one was inserted at the same time as surgical treatment for endometriosis, and I had constant bleeding for weeks after. At the post surgical follow up with a GP I was fobbed off a bit and told it would settle. After several weeks of bleeding (which wasn’t heavy, but was a complete pain in the a) I went back to another GP who asked me why I’d waited so long. She gave me tranexamic and mefenamic acid to try, and said if that didn’t help to come back and I’d get a short course of the contraceptive pill which should regulate me. Never needed the Pill as the tranexamic acid finally settled me. The rest of the time with my mirena was fine, occasional spotting for a day or two every now and then and nothing more.

Did you get a gynae referral? A laparoscopy might give a better chance to see what’s happening with you, and you can have the mirena fitted at the same time. When I was referred the gynaecologist didn’t bother with an ultrasound and went straight for laparoscopy and then laser removal when he found endometriosis.

No referral, think their plan is to wait to see if this works and then refer me if I have further problems. I still would like to know. I do think I have endometriosis. The cramping that I got today was on the right hand side that radiated down my right thigh, nothing on the left, same when I have excruciating period pain. It’s always there and gets so bad that I can’t stand up straight and I vomit. We’ll see if this helps, I hope so as it really does mess me up both mentally and physically!

Liberty · Jan 20, 2023

Is it normal to look like you have had a boob job!! Mine are so swollen! I've had to rub in some Etoflam Gel!!!

I was with my GP today she reckons I need it out and a new one back in as I've had regular periods since getting it in.

MinnnieMouse · Feb 5, 2023

Liberty said:
Is it normal to look like you have had a boob job!! Mine are so swollen! I've had to rub in some Etoflam Gel!!! I was with my GP today she reckons I need it out and a new one back in as I've had regular periods since getting it in.

I haven't had anything like that, maybe a little bloating when I first had it in but that's it. Annoying brown discharge aside (of which I am slowly getting less so fingers crossed that goes altogether soon) and a few spots which I presume to be hormonal, I'm pleased as my period was a monthly PITA.