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20/08/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

2/5

About the reviewer

Age
36-40
Time used
18 months - 3 years
Had children
Yes
Height
5'6"/167.5cm
Weight
60kg - 65kg / 9st 6lb - 10st 3lb
Currently using
No I've stopped using it

Experience

The irregular bleeding and spotting were daily occurrences and ultimately meant I had the Mirena removed. The final straw was when the GP recommended that I take the mini pill on top of using the Mirena to sort the bleeding out.

Impact whilst taking

Mood
Neutral - no change
Weight
No change
Periods
Irregular periods
Sex drive
No change

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

No effects

No effects

Impact after using

Mood
Neutral - no change
Weight
No change
Periods
6 - 12 months
Sex drive
No change

No effects

No effects

No effects

Experience after taking

My normal cycle returned and the irregular bleeding stopped.

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