20/08/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

36-40

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'3"/160cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

Compared to pill and implant Mirena is the best thing I’ve had. Nothing to worry about and the normal impact is much more reliable than the implant. Some side effects, e.g. water retention/ weight gain but this is manageable once you work out what it is!

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Lighter periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Spots or acne

Tender breasts

Enlarged breasts

High blood pressure

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Vaginal dryness

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