27/06/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

12 - 18 months

Had children

Height

5'4"/162.5cm

Weight

55kg - 60kg / 8st 9lb - 9st 6lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

With the coil, I have found my moods most affected. Some days I am fine, but others I find myself more emotional or more angry. My periods have also pretty much stopped, apart from a tiny bit of spotting once every few months.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Dizziness

Increased body hair

Enlarged breasts

Spots or acne

Increased sweating

Nausea or vomiting

Vaginal discharge

Womb cramps

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