24/07/2020

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

31-35

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Yes

Height

5'6"/167.5cm

Weight

65kg - 70kg / 10st 3lb - 11st 0lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

Had the IUD inserted a couple of months after my baby was born (C-section) and while I was still breastfeeding, insertion was uncomfortable but no more than a cervical smear. Only negative is sex drive/libido drop which is annoying!

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

I don’t know / can’t tell

Periods

Lighter periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Migraines

Headaches

Aura symptoms

Better skin

Vaginal dryness

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