11/02/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

 5/5

About the reviewer

Age

31-35

Time used

8+ years

Had children

Yes

Height

5'4"/162.5cm

Weight

60kg - 65kg / 9st 6lb - 10st 3lb

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

I had this coil fitted after being diagnosed with severe endometriosis and after having two operations to remove a cyst and scar tissue. As soon I started using the coil my periods stopped and therefore kept my endometriosis at bay. I had it replaced after 4th year as I felt endo symptoms coming back and had it refitted for 5 years. After having it removed I got pregnant 3 months later!

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I don’t know / can’t tell

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

I don’t know / can’t tell

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Dark body hair

Increased body hair

Spots or acne

Increased sweating

Tender breasts

No effects

Impact after using

Mood

I don’t know / can’t tell

Weight

I lost weight

Periods

2 months

Sex drive

I don’t know / can’t tell

No effects

Dark body hair

Increased body hair

Enlarged breasts

Spots or acne

Tender breasts

Increased sweating

Back pain

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Experience after taking

It felt like all my previous period symptoms came back. Mood swings, cramps, heavy periods, bloating before cycle, spots

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Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

About the reviewer

Experience

Impact whilst taking

Side effects whilst taking

Impact after using

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