19/06/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'6"/167.5cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

Initial insertion was probably one of the most painful experiences I’ve had. However it didn’t last very long so the cost of being in pain for a day didn’t seem that bad to not have to worry about the ius for a max of 5 years. Unfortunately I was deemed “one of the unlucky ones” to not have their periods stop altogether. Now I just experience a lighter period but it’s very irregular.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat positively

Weight

No change

Periods

Irregular periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Spots or acne

Back pain

Tender breasts

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Thrush

Pelvic infection

Vaginal dryness

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