No one mentions the BV you can sometimes get from having a coil.
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Have just googled BV to double check that's not what I have!!! I don't think it is, so hopefully that'll settle in time
You're so lucky! I have mine in three years and still getting monthly periods. I'm getting it out next week!
Thanks all for sharing your experiences. I've recently been approved to have the Mirena fitted. One thing my consultant said was to remember that it's the bad cases that get talked about the most and the loudest. Those who it's worked well for don't have the need to go online to share as much as someone who's had a terrible experience.
That said, I'm not too worried. I saw a consultant because I have PCOS and only started getting my periods at the age of 40, which tbh is the weirdest experience but that's another matter. Anyway, I have T1 diabetes and my non-cycle that's now going crazy and making me bleed every other week is also sending my diabetes control all over the place. Since I only ever have very light periods, I'm hoping the coil will stop them completely. I'd always been refused before as I haven't had children and they said my cervix is awkward, but my consultant said he'd do it under anaesthetic as I have fibromyalgia so my pain threshold is not great. I'm also in a similar boat with PTSD/trauma from previous sexual assault/abuse so I'd rather be put under so that I don't know what's happening. Solidarity with those of you who find these things so difficult, it's not pleasant for anyone, but with added trauma responses on top it can be extra difficult.
That said, I'm not too worried. I saw a consultant because I have PCOS and only started getting my periods at the age of 40, which tbh is the weirdest experience but that's another matter. Anyway, I have T1 diabetes and my non-cycle that's now going crazy and making me bleed every other week is also sending my diabetes control all over the place. Since I only ever have very light periods, I'm hoping the coil will stop them completely. I'd always been refused before as I haven't had children and they said my cervix is awkward, but my consultant said he'd do it under anaesthetic as I have fibromyalgia so my pain threshold is not great. I'm also in a similar boat with PTSD/trauma from previous sexual assault/abuse so I'd rather be put under so that I don't know what's happening. Solidarity with those of you who find these things so difficult, it's not pleasant for anyone, but with added trauma responses on top it can be extra difficult.
Had a Mirena Coil fitted a week and a half ago.
I went in for a colposopy, due to irregular bleeding and bleeding after sex.
Dr said they'd do a visual check and if anything of concern, they'd "burn" those cells - but suggested my usual form of contraception (microgynon) may no longer be working - if nothing suspect was found, they could fit the coil that day and if I'm having the same issues after 6-12 months, reassess.
I agreed, the irregular bleeding had been ongoing for almost a year, I'd been on a referral list for the colposcopy since end of Nov and had to chase up, so was pleased to be making some progress.
Thankfully, nothing suspect found on my cevix ...so, we proceeded with fitting the coil.
Speculum was fine, not a pleasant experience but just like a smear test. Uncomfortable when inserting measuring device to understand the length of the cervix. Very painful 'pinching' when clamping the cervix and inserting the coil, but only lasts a very short time.
In retrospect, I wasn't mentally prepared and wish I'd researched beforehand - similar to another poster, sat up to a small puddle of blood, handed a pad and left to sort myself out. I had painful cramps for 2-3 days following insertion and light bleeding since.
I was enthusiastic about the idea of having the coil inserted and forgetting about it for 5 years, but so far I feel conscious of it (like I can "feel" it inside me - adjusting how I'm sitting, pottholes/speedbumps/train vibrations driving me mad and needing to pass wind or a number 2 feels like 'pressure')
I would love to know if this is normal and likely to pass?
Cheers ladies.
I went in for a colposopy, due to irregular bleeding and bleeding after sex.
Dr said they'd do a visual check and if anything of concern, they'd "burn" those cells - but suggested my usual form of contraception (microgynon) may no longer be working - if nothing suspect was found, they could fit the coil that day and if I'm having the same issues after 6-12 months, reassess.
I agreed, the irregular bleeding had been ongoing for almost a year, I'd been on a referral list for the colposcopy since end of Nov and had to chase up, so was pleased to be making some progress.
Thankfully, nothing suspect found on my cevix
...so, we proceeded with fitting the coil.Speculum was fine, not a pleasant experience but just like a smear test. Uncomfortable when inserting measuring device to understand the length of the cervix. Very painful 'pinching' when clamping the cervix and inserting the coil, but only lasts a very short time.
In retrospect, I wasn't mentally prepared and wish I'd researched beforehand - similar to another poster, sat up to a small puddle of blood, handed a pad and left to sort myself out. I had painful cramps for 2-3 days following insertion and light bleeding since.
I was enthusiastic about the idea of having the coil inserted and forgetting about it for 5 years, but so far I feel conscious of it (like I can "feel" it inside me - adjusting how I'm sitting, pottholes/speedbumps/train vibrations driving me mad and needing to pass wind or a number 2 feels like 'pressure')
I would love to know if this is normal and likely to pass?
Cheers ladies.
I have had the same feeling since I got mine on 3rd January! It’s very strange and I have been having some pain on and off but my most recent period was definitely not as painful as others so will stick with it and hope it all settles down.Had a Mirena Coil fitted a week and a half ago.
I went in for a colposopy, due to irregular bleeding and bleeding after sex.
Dr said they'd do a visual check and if anything of concern, they'd "burn" those cells - but suggested my usual form of contraception (microgynon) may no longer be working - if nothing suspect was found, they could fit the coil that day and if I'm having the same issues after 6-12 months, reassess.
I agreed, the irregular bleeding had been ongoing for almost a year, I'd been on a referral list for the colposcopy since end of Nov and had to chase up, so was pleased to be making some progress.
Thankfully, nothing suspect found on my cevix
Speculum was fine, not a pleasant experience but just like a smear test. Uncomfortable when inserting measuring device to understand the length of the cervix. Very painful 'pinching' when clamping the cervix and inserting the coil, but only lasts a very short time.
In retrospect, I wasn't mentally prepared and wish I'd researched beforehand - similar to another poster, sat up to a small puddle of blood, handed a pad and left to sort myself out. I had painful cramps for 2-3 days following insertion and light bleeding since.
I was enthusiastic about the idea of having the coil inserted and forgetting about it for 5 years, but so far I feel conscious of it (like I can "feel" it inside me - adjusting how I'm sitting, pottholes/speedbumps/train vibrations driving me mad and needing to pass wind or a number 2 feels like 'pressure')
I would love to know if this is normal and likely to pass?
Cheers ladies.
Totally normal. It does take a few months to settle hence why your Dr said that you can reassess after 6 months to a year, it really can take that long. I still get the odd time when I can feel mine and I have had a coil for 15 years
Have a look into Adenomyosis as well. It’s very similar to Endo but is confined to the lining of the uterus. It’s easier to diagnose than Endo and I think GPs are becoming much savvier to its symptoms.
Took me 9 years to get a diagnosis.
Had a hysteroscopy last week to try to take biopsies and to remove a Polyp and fit the coil but the polyp was too big so I have to go back for it to be done under general.
Also decided against the coil and going for an endometrial ablation to see if that helps! Good luck on your ‘coil journey!’
I would also highly recommend it. Would advise taking some painkillers beforehand, and the GP might prescribe you some too for a day or so. Take the following day of two off work just in case and get your GP to write you a cert. But once that day or so is over and done with, I have never looked back. I believe it is saving me from some of the worst symptoms of peri menopause too.
I agonised over having it fitted. Peri menopausal and really heavy periods, was looking for contraception but everyone I saw kept recommending the mirena coil 
I was so fed up it’s like they’re on a commission. Anyway, long story short it’s been a godsend for me.
I had it put in under a GA as I have fibroids and endometriosis so the consultant wanted to see what the shape of my womb was. No pain afterwards either. I had about 6 months of random spotting and a tar like substance then thankfully it stopped and nothing since.
If you’ve ever seen magnetic jewellery I had a magnet heart for my underwear, it really helped with period pain. If that works for you then the mirena should too as I believe they’re both copper based although the mirena had added progestin for HRT.
I'm struggling getting the oestrogen part of HRT right but that’s another story
I was so fed up it’s like they’re on a commission. Anyway, long story short it’s been a godsend for me.I had it put in under a GA as I have fibroids and endometriosis so the consultant wanted to see what the shape of my womb was. No pain afterwards either. I had about 6 months of random spotting and a tar like substance then thankfully it stopped and nothing since.
If you’ve ever seen magnetic jewellery I had a magnet heart for my underwear, it really helped with period pain. If that works for you then the mirena should too as I believe they’re both copper based although the mirena had added progestin for HRT.
I'm struggling getting the oestrogen part of HRT right but that’s another story
I’ve got an appointment this afternoon with the nurse at my gp surgery. Im so unhappy that I’ve continued to have periods (I knew it was a possibility but I was hoping for the best. I’ve had it almost 2 years now) but now they seem to be getting heavier with each month that that passes, the cramping has come back, so I just would like it out as I’m not feeling any benefit to having it in. I am thinking of just going back on the pill as my periods (the irregularity and heavy flow) are an inconvenience when I go on holidays etc. I have a holiday abroad coming up in the summer so it’s easier for me to be on the pill so I can do my packets back to back and hold it off! Who’d be a woman eh!! X
How did your appointment go? I hope you got what you needed from it!
I had it removed and she has put me on Rigevidon (a combined pill) I wouldn’t say that I feel loads better, been feeling tired and down but I’m hoping it wears off! X
I hope that this settles down for you very soon
Thank you so muchI hope that this settles down for you very soon
really feeling out of sorts but I am a few weeks into a new job and still training/learning so this could also be making my brain misbehave! There is such a thing as the Mirena crash so may just be a combination of everything xx
I’m always reluctant to share this because I don’t think it’s a common side effect and I don’t want to put someone off or scare them but the Mirena gave me PMDD. I had it for five years and around two of those maybe more I had crippling depression, anxiety and suicidal ideations for about ten days every month. I tried medication and therapy and then when I decided to take out my coil to see if that helped, the symptoms completely stopped. I guess I’m writing this here to see if anyone else had similar?
Yes I felt horrible mentally with mirena. Worse than on the pill, but the doctors said it's impossible for it to affect mood as the hormones are so localised
I was honestly acting and feeling crazy with itthis!! They told me the same, I wanted the copper coil because hormones never agreed with me but they said mirenas hormones would have no effect. It’s such rit, it’s put me off all contraception now and various medications to be honest. I feel like we are constantly lied to, female medical issues are massively under researched and misunderstood, yet we are the lab rats pumping ourselves with hormones to make men’s lives easier.Yes I felt horrible mentally with mirena. Worse than on the pill, but the doctors said it's impossible for it to affect mood as the hormones are so localised
I had a 5 year copper coil after mirena which was ok, then at my new gp they only fit 10 year ones. I managed a year of it but was in too much pain in the end. Giving up on contraception for now tbh. Might try natural cycles or something. Maybe I'm not even fertile, who knows, but tired of dealing with all this tit. So yes, totally agree with you!
Really hope you find something that works for you
