26/06/2019

Mirena

Hormonal coil (IUS)

 2/5

About the reviewer

Age

36-40

Time used

6 - 12 months

Had children

Yes

Height

5'10"/177.5cm

Weight

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

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

I suffered cramps all month long that got more intense 5 days before and after my period. Periods were very heavy, I experienced flooding and they lasted around 10 days. I lost my sex drive completely and often felt angry. Since removal (I’m now on mini pill) I have regained my sex drive and the pain has eased.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Heavier periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Back pain

Tender breasts

Womb cramps

Pelvic infection

Vaginal dryness

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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