Hormonal coil (IUS)
Mirena
Mirena
Mirena is made of a small white T-shaped frame made from a plastic called polyethylene. The hormone is contained within a silicone substance called polydimethylsiloxane, which is surrounded by a membrane (skin) also made of polydimethylsiloxane. The T-shaped frame also contains barium sulphate so that it can be seen on X-rays. There are two fine brown threads, made of iron oxide and polyethylene, attached to the bottom of the frame.
The Hormonal coil is a small, T-shaped plastic device that is inserted into your womb by a doctor or nurse. It releases the hormone progestogen gradually into your womb which prevents pregnancy by making the fluid in your cervix thicker (which makes it more difficult for sperm to enter the womb), and preventing the lining of your womb thickening enough for an embryo to grow in it. Sometimes it can also stop you ovulating.
28/11/2019
Hormonal coil (IUS)
- Mirena
I’m on my third Mirena (12.5 years after my last baby). Insertion is never fun, but by the next day I’m back to nor…
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Hormonal coil (IUS)
- Mirena
The Mirena coil lasts 5 years and stops periods for many people – it did for me and I love not having to deal with the fa…
Read more27/11/2019
Hormonal coil (IUS)
- Mirena
Insertion was uncomfortable but not intolerable (I’ve not had any children) – the cramps afterwards lasted for a couple…
Read more27/11/2019
Hormonal coil (IUS)
- Mirena
Fitting the coil was a bit of a pain but after that I haven’t had any negative effects. I haven’t had a period in 5…
Read more27/11/2019
Hormonal coil (IUS)
- Mirena
I had no problems with my first coil, but towards the end of the five years and the replacement of my second coil I have had ho…
Read more19/11/2019
Hormonal coil (IUS)
- Mirena
Very easy method of contraception once you get past the first 6 months of absolutely excruciating pain. After that, you hardly …
Read more12/11/2019
Hormonal coil (IUS)
- Mirena
I had the coil fitted just a little over 2 months and have been in agony every day since. I know it can take between 3-6 months…
Read more11/11/2019
Hormonal coil (IUS)
- Mirena
I’ve been using Mirena for the last seven years and I honestly believe is the best solution for an effective contraceptiv…
Read more04/11/2019
Hormonal coil (IUS)
- Mirena
I wasn’t warned that the side effects of having the coil placed would be so drastic. From the moment it was inserted I was in…
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