27/11/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

5 - 8 years

Had children

Height

5'9"/175cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

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 horrible skin, weight gain and complete and utter loss of sex drive. I’ve spent the past few years thinking it was stress related but am now wondering whether it is all due to my coil.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Dizziness

Enlarged breasts

Spots or acne

Increased sweating

Tender breasts

Nausea or vomiting

Back pain

Increased body hair

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Vaginal dryness

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