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I need advice on the Mirena coil?

April 2, 2011 by 1 Comment

Question by sunmum: I need advice on the Mirena coil?
I am 35 years old, have 2 children & got the mirena coil fitted a month ago. Call it gut instinct but Im already feeling that the mirena is working against rather than with my body. The insertion was uncomfortable & I did faint, embarrassing! I didnt have too much bleeding following the insertion so was hoping all was going to be well, but in the last week or so I have had a couple of dizzy spells out of the blue, I have ongoing uncomfortable bloating, even though I have lost my appetite & am eating much less than before, I feel heavy & lethargic. I have had a few mood dips too. My husband says he is worried as he can see Im looking a bit peaky & tired & thinks I should just get it out. I have searched on the internet & see so many negative experiences which is probably not helping my judgement & I feel annoyed at myself that I didnt do more research before, I just listened to my gynecologist & friends who were happy with theirs. Does anyone who has the mirena have any advice for me, is it too soon to give up on it, or are these clear signs that the mirena is not going to be for me, in which case I may as well get it out rather than prolong the misery??

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Answer by candlelitechaos
There are many varying opinions on the Mirena Coil. It is my professional opinion that if your “gut feeling” is that this device is not for you, you should see your OB/GYN and have it removed immediately.

“Complications associated with the use of an IUS are said to be “rare but possible, therefore women should be aware of all possible complications before choosing this method of birth control.
There is a risk of 0.003% of the puncture of the uterus during insertion of an IUS. Usually this complication is noticed by a gynecologist right away. Women should be aware that there is a possibility that an IUS could fell out of the uterus. Usually 7 out of a hundred women using this form of contraception experience the expulsion of an intrauterine device within the first year or the first month after insertion of an IUS . If a woman does not notice it she can become pregnant since she is fertile straight away after the expulsion”*.

Keep in mind that progestin levonorgestrel.is the active ingredient in the Mirena Coil. This is also the chemical used in the “Plan B” Pill (he Morning After Pill) .

Any chemical that interacts with your hormone levels can leave you drained, Dizzy and tired. progestin levonorgestrel can also cause depression and lower your libido. It would be advisable for you to see your GP/PCP & get a referral back to the OB/GYN that initially fitted the coil.

It seems to me that you are not so much looking for an answer but validation that you should have the coil removed.

I hope some of this information helped you. You can also go to the website for Mirena Coil. They have a site dedicated to Q& A regarding this product. (http://www.medic8.com/healthguide/articles/mirenaiud.html) without the brackets ;-) **

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Medical Question: Coil, “Copper T”?

March 30, 2011 by 3 Comments

Question by popc: Medical Question: Coil, “Copper T”?
I had a Copper T inserted into me after my son was born 5 years ago.
I was wondering, How long could I have it in. I have also gone to see 2 GP’S whom said that they are unable to remove it. As they said i need to go to a Gynecologist or hospital.

What I dont understand that a GP put it in South Africa, and here in Ireland they cant. Any ideas??
Can it damage me, if i leave it in for longer than 5 years.

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Answer by B0uncingMoonman@aol.com
Well, of course I don`t want to `scare` you and also I am no expert but…..

My wife had one of those put in year`s ago (she is dead now). And she left it in for yonks – finally – in an emergency (pains etc) she had to have it removed surgically. Apparently it had embedded itself in the flesh (I assume the flesh had grown around it). And it was not a very pleasant operation either.
I hope this does not alarm you too much, but when it comes to medical matters you need to know the truth.
I`m surprised they still fitted the copper ones even 5 years ago, as there are now other safer materials.

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MIRENA COIL: Come on girls advise me,?

March 17, 2011 by 7 Comments

Question by moonshine: MIRENA COIL: Come on girls advise me,?
I saw my gynaecologist yesterday he wants to take a sample from my uterus and says whilst doing the procedure he will fit the Mirena Coil, he knows this is NOT what I want as my GP has told him, but he says it is the best thing for my heavy bleeding problem, as I said I am not keen and feel if I go the the Mirena Clinic they will talk me into it, so I would love to hear from any ladies who have had it or have had it removed as I know you will not sugar coat it for me, many many thanks to all who take the time to answer I appreciate it.
Thank you for all the kind and infomative answers you have given me a lot to think about, many thanks. x

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Answer by LillyB
I hated it for several reasons. Firstly the pain was unbelievable and continued for months. I kept going to the clinic and asking them to take it out but somehow kept endingup back outside the clinic with it still in. My partner said it hurt when we had sex and kept getting sores on his bits but the doctor said it was impossible. When I had it taken out however I had a good look at it and it was like thick fishing line cut at an angle and very very sharp. It also gave me a different smell – not really bad but not pleasant I was conscious of it – my doctor said it was my age not the coil. Finally I went to the clinic and said “you either take it out or I go to the backroom and take it out myself and you deal with the consequences”. They removed it – within a couple of days the smell had gone, the pains stopped and I was able to have sex with my partner without causing him grievous bodily harm. I didn’t care for the mirena coil at all – lol!

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Pain with the mirena coil?

March 12, 2011 by 3 Comments

Question by K K: Pain with the mirena coil?
Im 19 years old and had the mirena coil fitted under general anaesthetic just over 2 years ago to help my extremely heavy irregular periods. I was in agony for about 3 weeks after having it fitted but the pain subsided for a while. For the past 18 months i keep getting extreme abdominal and pelvic pain. An internal ultrasound showed small cysts on my ovaries but none that were big enough to remove. My gynaecologist does not want to do anything to help. My bleeding is not as heavy as it was but extremely irregular lasting up to 3 weeks at a time and leaving me in absolute agony. I went back to my gp last week because i was in so much pain and slight discharge-he did vaginal swabs and said that i had absolutely no sign of infection and that he thinks its related to the mirena coil. Yet he suggested that i not have it removed until after i see my gynaecologist again in december. I really cant wait that long to have something done. Sex is also extremely painful. Has anyone else had the same experience or any suggestions on what could help?
Thanks
its not possible for me to see my gynaecologist sooner but i could arrange to have the coill removed privately

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Answer by Dr Frank
That is silly and indicates a lack of consideration for you both as a person and a patient. Arrange to have it removed.

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Bad period pain?? Mirena coil?

March 8, 2011 by 1 Comment

Question by K K: Bad period pain?? Mirena coil?
I’m 19 and had the mirena Coil fitted almost 3 years ago under general anaesthetic because my periods were so bad and painful. They settled down for while but are now worse than ever. I’ve been suffering with severe abdominal pain on a weekly basis the past 6/7 months yet my gynaecologist wont do anything about it. My old gynaecologist (whom couldnt have been any more helpful) did a laparoscopy and D&C 4 years ago. He said I had one of the thickest womb linings he’d ever seen-and i was only 15 at the time! He also suggested that I would need D&C’s done on a regular basis. 2 years ago he retired and I’ve been left with the most unhelpful doctor ever. He’s so insensitve and doesnt seem to realise that this pain is effecting my life almost on a daily basis. Because of my age he doesnt seem to take the whole situation seriously. On 3 seperate occasions i was admitted to a+e by my g.p. with this pain and unbelievably heavy bleeding-and the gynaecologist sent me home after a few hours with some solpadol! He even suggested it was constipation(even though i suffer with diarrohea while on my period). The last time I saw him was 4 months ago when an internal scan showed I had loads of cysts on my ovaries-but none which were big enough to remove. And that was it-he sent me home with no advice or medication! I’m not due to see him again until the 23rd December when i’m going to ask him to remove to the coil because its obviosly not doing anything. I finished bleeding two weeks ago on the 29th october(my period lasted for 16 days). I was sent home from work yesterday because i was in so much pain. I woke up this morning and i was destroyed in blood again. I’m taking difene tablets twice per day but they’re really making no difference and primolut to try and stop the bleeding. Its like stabbing pains in my stomach and back-put particulary on the left hand side. Any suggestions? I really cant deal with this anymore. I’m just so exhausted.
Please dont tell me to change gynaecologists because its just not feesable.

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Answer by nevtelluma
It might not be helpful, but the best thing I’ve found for period pain is called Feminax. It’s designed to stop the worst of period pains. You can find it on the shelf in any supermarket or pharmacy.

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is the marina coil effective?

March 4, 2011 by 1 Comment

Question by xx lou xx: is the marina coil effective?
i’ve had the marina coil since december but i get dead paranoid, i just wanna no has anyone fell pregnant of it because i don’t believe that its as effective as my gynaecologist told me it was. x

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Answer by Rhianna
Yes it has a high percentile effectiveness rating of 99% Whatever birth control one uses, It will ALWAYS be in the back of a womans mind that there is a risk of pregnancy. Just have confidence that this is a very efffective method and try not to worry about it

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Why are gynaecologists reluctant to fit a coil to a pre-birth woman?

January 24, 2011 by 2 Comments

Question by whackywaces: Why are gynaecologists reluctant to fit a coil to a pre-birth woman?
I got a blood clot recently that travelled to my lungs (PE) and was told that i cannot go back on the pill or depo. as me and my bf hate condoms and lady-condoms but still want to be protected we thought of getting the coil, but was told by a friend that they’ll most likely refuse as ive never been pregnant nor gave birth. is it really that important?

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Answer by ConfusedGirl =(
They are most suitable for women who have had children but you can still get one fitted although research shows that they can affect fertility..

http://www.tiscali.co.uk/lifestyle/healthfitness/health_advice/netdoctor/000234.html

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