26/06/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

 2/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

6 - 12 months

Had children

Height

5'9"/175cm

Weight

80kg - 85kg / 12st 8lb - 13st 5lb

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

I bled heavily for most of the seven months I had Mirena, often having cramps as well. I was shocked because I had been told that it would lighten periods, and doctors kept assuring me it would. My anxiety got much worse because of the fear I had around how much bleeding there was. My doctor recommended that I give Mirena another chance at some point, but I’m not certain I would feel comfortable doing so after my experience.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

No change

Periods

Heavier periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Dizziness

Back pain

Tender breasts

Spots or acne

Nausea or vomiting

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Cystitus

Impact after using

Mood

N/A

Weight

N/A

Periods

N/A

Sex drive

N/A

No effects

Experience after taking

N/A

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Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

About the reviewer

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Impact whilst taking

Side effects whilst taking

Impact after using

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