26/06/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

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About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Yes

Height

5'7"/170cm

Weight

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

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

The Mirena didn’t work for me,i had continuous cramps and discharge,my sex drive was completely gone and i was in a terrible mood most of the time,i had it taken out after 2 and a half years and it has been the best decision i ever made.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat positively

Weight

No change

Periods

Irregular periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Migraines

Headaches

Dark body hair

Increased body hair

Tender breasts

Spots or acne

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

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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Side effects whilst taking

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