27/11/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

 5/5

About the reviewer

Age

36-40

Time used

3 - 5 years

Had children

Yes

Height

5'3"/160cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

Fitting the coil was a bit of a pain but after that I haven’t had any negative effects. I haven’t had a period in 5 years, which I’m happy about as my periods were always long and heavy. I’m due to have new coil fitted in a few days.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

I don’t know / can’t tell

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Better skin

Enlarged breasts

Nausea or vomiting

Tender breasts

Thrush

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Pelvic infection

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