25/06/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

 5/5

About the reviewer

Age

36-40

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'7"/170cm

Weight

100kg - 105kg / 15st 10lb - 16st 7lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

It was painful to insert and I had cramping for the rest of the day. It took about 6 months for my bleeding to stop entirely and now I only have occasional spotting. I was put on this as I had very heavy and irregular periods and the contraceptive pill was no longer effective for me.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

No change

Periods

Stopped periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Increased body hair

Back pain

Thrush

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Pelvic infection

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