05/07/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

 5/5

About the reviewer

Age

Over 45

Time used

5 - 8 years

Had children

Yes

Height

5'8"/172.5cm

Weight

75kg - 80kg / 11st 11lb - 12st 8lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I was apprehensive about having it fitted. In the end it was really quick and not too uncomfortable. The cramps and bleeding while it settled were annoying. I wasn’t prepared for that. Looking back, it was a few weeks of inconvenience for long term super-convenience. I’m on my second IUS and the exchange was very uncomfortable. Possibly because I knew the doctor a little bit and we both felt awkward. It is a liberating contraceptive. I love it.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat positively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

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