Hi I am new to this forum too, not sure whether I was glad to read these posts or not, I had the MC fitted last night, have been having very painful/crampy periods for couple years and after taking mefanimic acid which has now given me gastric problems I thought the MC would be worth a try, I have quite a few friends who have it and say its the best thing since sliced bread.
The Dr was lovely she said I would have pain initially for the evening/night, however, it was horrendous, I could have cried and I do have a high pain threshold. Haven't had much sleep at all, it seemed it had eased a little this morning so I took more pain relief only throw up an hour and half later (probably because I took them on empty stomach but daughter been poorly 2 days ago so who knows).
Having read these posts about how long some of you still have pain I will give it a week tops, if I am still feeling like this in a week it will be coming out, I am not prepared to feel like this for any longer, I was not told nor has anyone said that you get pain for days/weeks/even months, that I wasn't expecting.
It may be that as it is a foreign object some of our bodies just reject it from day one, I really don't think people should suffer with it for months - I know I couldn't, I am supposed to be working tomorrow and sat but not like this I can't. Would love to hear more experiences of how people have got on..... x
Mirena Coil
Hello, it is nice to see such mix views on the MC, I have looked on other forums and have only seen bad.
I have had the MC fitted for 6 months now. At the very beginning for the first week or so I had the worst cramps ever and had to stay at home from work, on Tramadol. Periods weren't too different, the pain became eaiser and easier. The pain wouldn't come through a period, in someways I was so relieved to have a period ( they were a lot lighter and were becoming a lot shorter). When I had to go back for a check up with my dr, I did explain this and he asked what I wanted to do after 3 months, I said wanted to perservere, it has not yet been long enough. The pain has got easier and I still want to perservere, because I feel that it is helping my periods, which it was fitted for.
Not everyone will think I am sane, but, I am trying to help those who are going through what I am going through and wanting to give up early because they have heard negative things from others on other forums.
I am not medically trained, but, patience is a virtue as they say and for me, I have had very bad periods for the last 23years and the MC is the only thing that is working, I will go back to the doctor to check it again, but, will still perservere with it as it is only slight pain now.
I know this may not help you, but, I hope it does. The MC is a good thing for most, for some it isn't. 😉
Hi I am new to this forum too, not sure whether I was glad to read these posts or not, I had the MC fitted last night, have been having very painful/crampy periods for couple years and after taking mefanimic acid which has now given me gastric problems I thought the MC would be worth a try, I have quite a few friends who have it and say its the best thing since sliced bread.
The Dr was lovely she said I would have pain initially for the evening/night, however, it was horrendous, I could have cried and I do have a high pain threshold. Haven't had much sleep at all, it seemed it had eased a little this morning so I took more pain relief only throw up an hour and half later (probably because I took them on empty stomach but daughter been poorly 2 days ago so who knows).
Having read these posts about how long some of you still have pain I will give it a week tops, if I am still feeling like this in a week it will be coming out, I am not prepared to feel like this for any longer, I was not told nor has anyone said that you get pain for days/weeks/even months, that I wasn't expecting.
It may be that as it is a foreign object some of our bodies just reject it from day one, I really don't think people should suffer with it for months - I know I couldn't, I am supposed to be working tomorrow and sat but not like this I can't. Would love to hear more experiences of how people have got on..... x
In response to the fact that you weren't told about the timescales that it would take to settle in, I saw my gynae last week wh confirmed that it is exactly as you summised, the body is trying to reject the coil. Mine IS calming down quote substantially, and he says generally it takes between 3 and 4 months for the pain to pretty much stop.
Although the last few months have been v difficult, I'm very pleased i persevered. It IS getting better. But it has been a very painful road.
Hi,
I am pleased to have perservered too and to hear someone else is going down the painful road I am going through.
I went to my doctor, whom then booked me in for an emergency gynae appointment to check that all was in place, glad to say that it was and they have advised that there is no sign of period, which means it is working in one sense just have to calm the pain down to nil, which with a little more hope, faith and perserverence should come. take some pain killers let Christmas come and go and see what happens.
Good luck to all of you and hope to all it is causing problems with it will work out in the end, I am determined mine will, even with the times I have been given you can't tell it may take longer.
Have a good christmas and prosperous MC's or not - if you know what I mean. Happy new year.
mirena coil - good news
Had the MC in now for over 6 weeks and had the check up at the family planning clinic and all is well.
The pain and cramps I had in my lower stomach that I had to start with have now disappeared. The IBS I had has now settled back into regular pattern. My weight is the same as usual, just a bit of bloating, but no big deal. As for periods, I have had one which was light and short and now have occasional spotting, which I am hoping will settle down in time. All in all, overall I rate the MC as a good experience and wish I had it years ago.
Hope my good experience of MC will give hope to those who are suffering or have only read bad experinces of the MC.
Hi Susie3112
I too had painful cramps - which have only just started to calm down - and i am close to 6 months in. You are right to persevere it does get better with time. I too had an ultrasound to check the placement as my doctor said it was unusual to ahve cramps after this amount of time - but all cam back well. Everyone is different and for some things take longer than others to settle. All is great now - i feel fit and well and back to my normal self and only have a few cramps that are manageable with normal ibuprofen and i no longer need the nurofen plus every 4 hours 🙂
Have a good Christmas
I'm still not sure what to think about this, I've had mine fitted since 27th Oct - so about 7 weeks and I've only had about 4 days (quite early on) when I haven't been bleeding - it's more than spotting, like a light period. Every so often it gets lighter and I start to think it might be stopping but then it just starts again properly.
I'm not getting much cramping or anything, just a little bloating every now and then but overall I'm really disappointed and don't know how much longer I can put up with it. A light period all the time doesn't seem much of a trade off for a horribly heavy one for about 5 days out of every 25!
Please somebody tell me it will stop!!
Copper coil desperation
Hi
I'm looking for any help, advice or simular stories!
I had a copper coil about 6 months ago, not having had any children and being petite, I had an awful time when it was put in. I was in agony, my heart rate plumeted, I was sick and I passed out, following 5/6 weeks I was in so much pain and bleeding which was comparible to having major surgery (Ive had lots of surgery and am no stranger to pain!).
Now I get really bad period, heavy and PMT to fear! Thats expected, I still get really bad pain in my lower abdomin and back, esp after sex. I really want it out, but I am so stressed about having it taken out, for the pain and bleeding. Has anyone had it taken out on the NHS under GA?? Please tell me how you got this arranged!
Many thanks
I had the mirena coil fitted 6 weeks ago during a posterior repair operation as my periods, although not painful or heavy, were happening every other week. It was a last minute decision to have it fitted as I had refused it 7 years ago after reading a lot of negative reviews about it.
As far stomach cramps after insertion, it's hard to say as I was uncomfortable after the operation anyway. I had some bleeding for about a month afterwards but then again, that was probably more to do with the op. I have had spotting most days, some days a bit more than others but the worse thing was that the first time my partner and I had sex, I flooded everwhere which was really embarrassing. We have since tried again and there was no problem and no spotting the following day.
I have had no problems with mood swings or acne and so far I'm really pleased with the results. I'm cofident that the bleeding and spotting will settled down and both my GP and the practice nurse told me to stick with it as it can work really well once settled.
Not sure if this helps but this is my experience.
I had the MC fitted as a last resort. I have to say that it was the most painful procedure I have ever endured even worse than a colposcopy. I did not get along with any of the pills as I am forgetful, my moods were unbelievably bad and I enjoyed being awful to my boyfriend.
Basically the coil was fitted due to having phlebitis in my left arm so obviously i was scared of getting a clot in my legs because of the pill. I have had polycystic ovaries burst on 2 separate occasions 1 year ago and 5 years before that. My periods were for 2 weeks and then 2 weeks off. Strangely I wasn't anaemic.
My periods are very light now but it does worry me that I don't bleed more. I know I worry too much 😉 My boobs get really really tender too.
Fingers crossed the cysts don't return
Mirena Coil
I had the Mirena coil fitted in Nov 08 as my periods were heavy and I had been anemic for over a year. I was flooding heavily for two days every month. Extra strength tampons backed up by night time towels were lasting 45 minutes. I couldnt go out or do anything as I needed to be close to a toilet. The gyno said It was either the coil or a full hysterectomy including removal of the ovaries. I had huge cysts on both ovaries. I didnt fancy the prospect of overnight menopause - apparantly its a bit like hitting a brick wall at 60mph - my gyno's description not mine. Its been 7 weeks now and I have bled every day since it was put in. I have had 2 "periods" which have been heavyish - the extra heavy duty tampons have lasted about 2 hours so its an improvement of sorts - both periods have lasted 9 days though with no let up in heavyness! The days inbetween periods have been slight - pantyliners have been ample. The coil was fitted under a general as part of a laporoscopy to sort out my endometriosis. I didnt get any cramping or pain to start but then my tummy was sore from the operation anyway so I propably didnt notice. The last three weeks have been bad. The pain in my right side is a lot more intense than before and I have lower back pain as well now as well as a constant headache which is quite literally doing my head in. The gyno said I might experience irregular bleeding. This kind of suggests hit and miss or here and there. I think constant bleeding is a better description. Its dragging me down a bit. I've suffered with endometriosis for a number of years now and was hoping for a bit of a let up - just a bit of a break. I really do wish I'd never moaned at just two days out of every month when I had a toilet fetish! Still, looking on the bright side, there is more space between toilet trips now even if I do have to go more often. Would hitting a brick wall at 60mph really be as bad as I feel now? The one thing the doctors dont tell you is it screws with your hormones. One minute you are as happy as a sky lark, the next you are the mum from hell, screaming at the kids just because they are laughing too loud. My advice to anyone thinking about the Mirena - if its for contraception use a condom. The freedom of not having to take any pills is just not worth the pain, discomfort and hassle that the mirena can cause. If its for endo - my sympathies go with you. Look at your symptoms and how much you are suffering and double check with your doctor that there isnt something else you can try. The Mirena should be a last resort to stop you needing a Hysterectomy. Dont let you doctor bully you into it because he/she thinks its a good idea. Life's just too short to put up with 6 months plus of discomfort on the off chance that it will get better.
Im glad Im not alone in having such a painful time in having a coil put in! Having had a scan its been revealed I have a cyst on my overary but my Dr doesnt think this is the source of pain, nor does she think an aneathatist would justify the risks just to take out the coil under GA 🙁 Still she refferred me to a specialist so thats something, along with a load of perscriptions for painkillers!
I totally agree for the sake of having another little tablet to take, the coil should be a last resort! My last period wasn't too bad so I hope that side may settle down....7 months on....
mirena coil, whats the next step???
Thanks to all who have already posted, it has helped me come to a decision about my own coil which I had fitted in sept 2008. I had been informed my my gynaecologist that it may take up to 6mths for it to settle down. Initially I bled continuously for 10 weeks, only lightly but had considerable cramping and lower back pain. I am now back to having two periods a month with no clotting or flooding which I previously suffered from, and it is lighter. Unfortunatlely the other side effects have increased.I like others before me had thought that it would transform my life, a life that was imprisoned by severe periods and all their manifest problems. I have found that I have constant bloating, itches and rashes and severe lower back pain on my right side which is debilitating to the point of not been able to walk without pain. Getting out of a chair and up and down stairs are difficult. My GP did not think it was connected until she looked it up and told me it was. I had been informed by my gynae that I had to try the coil or the ablasion before they will even consider the hysterectomy. Have others been told the same? After 4months I think I have given it a good try and as it is now giving me depression, I cannot risk my mental health as I feel I have risked my physical health in trying to accommodate this foreign object inside my body. Please can anyone give advice about the positives of hysterectomy or ablasion as these appear to be the next steps.
A beginner
Since childhood I have had heavy periods requiring the use of tampons plus towels plus cycling shorts! I am always checking behind myself and changing the bed but I don't have pain and just put up with it as it was normal for me. I had 2 children when in my 20s and my husband had a vasectomy after the second. Since my mid thirties my periods have started getting closer together and lasting longer (just as heavy) and it had become very wearing. I was having a period every two weeks and they were lasting 7-9 days so I would then only have 5-7 days bleed free before I started again! It grinds you down (and ruins your sex life:cool:).
My GP suggested the coil and explained all the ins and outs, making it clear that if it wasn't right for me I could have it removed. I had a merena coil fitted (during day 4 of my period) on the 30th December. My GP put me on a course of antibiotics immediately as she feels there is a risk of infection with any such procedure. I was in agony for about 3 days 😮 and had horrendous bleeding at one point and even believed I was haemorrhaging (SP?). The bleeding continued for about 7 days. After that I had sore breasts for a few days but otherwise fine. I assumed I was a lucky one! 🙂 Ha ha, it is only the 14th January and I am bleeding again :(. I will continue to check this thread and hope others add to it detailing their experiences. I intend to give the coil a couple of months but I only had it in to stop bleeding so wont accept it if I still bleed!
Hi all
I had the Mirena fitted one week ago today during a hysteroscopy where they also carried out a D & C, removed a polyp and caurerised an entropian. I have had cramps all week but about 3 days after the op my back appeared to give way and since then I have been left in extreme pain, so much so I have had to take another week off work and am still popping pain killers. I walk like a stooped old woman! I went to see my Gp who said she wasnt sure the backache was linked to my procedure and could be unrelated. Having read all comments here I am beginning to think the problem is down to the Mirena. Will it ever go?
Also I was not given any real post-op info, like when can my husband and I resume sexual relations? The abdo cramps I can live with plus the constant light bleeding/discharge but the backache is restricting my whole life, I am miserable and really worried I will not be able to do my job.
Any advice welcomed.
Blanche