19/06/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

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About the reviewer

Age

31-35

Time used

1 - 3 months

Had children

Yes

Height

5'9"/175cm

Weight

55kg - 60kg / 8st 9lb - 9st 6lb

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

It was so traumatic and they didn’t want to remove it. I knew after 48 hours it wasn’t for me. Such a strong effect for months after removal.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very negatively

Weight

I don’t know / can’t tell

Periods

I don’t know / can’t tell

Sex drive

I don’t know / can’t tell

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Migraines

Dizziness

Aura symptoms

Nausea or vomiting

Womb cramps

Impact after using

Mood

Somewhat positively

Weight

I don’t know / can’t tell

Periods

6 - 12 months

Sex drive

Increased sex drive

Dizziness

Migraines

Aura symptoms

Headaches

No effects

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Experience after taking

Still have effects now but dramatically improved immediately after removal however it triggered much longer lasting effects that I may never not have now.

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Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

About the reviewer

Experience

Impact whilst taking

Side effects whilst taking

Impact after using

Experience after taking

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