25/06/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

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About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

3 - 5 years

Had children

Yes

Height

5'4"/162.5cm

Weight

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

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

I was on the IUD for 4 years and for 6 months of the first year o bled constantly and I put on a lot of weight. This settled down and ended up getting a period every month until recently. I had to have it removed as it caused an ectopic pregnancy. This is one of the side effects that isn’t widely known so please be aware

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

No change

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Tender breasts

Enlarged breasts

Spots or acne

No effects

Impact after using

Mood

Very positively

Weight

I lost weight

Periods

1 month

Sex drive

No change

No effects

Better skin

Spots or acne

No effects

Experience after taking

Since coming off the IUD I am a lot more cheerful, less sensitive and can see the funny side of things, less anxiety.

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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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