FabSwingers.com forum: Having coil due to heavy periods

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I'm thinking of having the coil fitted as I have heavy periods and quite painful. I've been told the coil will stop my periods is this true? And is it painful to have it fitted x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It took ages for my periods to settle down, but yes they stopped. However it didn't suit me as I kept having spotting, gained weight and terrible moods.

It's uncomfortable having it fitted, rather than hurting. Nothing that painkillers won't ease.

Only way you'll know is if you try it. Good luck

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Depends on coil. Mine is copper and only adds to the monthly misery.

The hormone one sounds great if it does. I can't have it as I get monthly migraines.

Good luck with it all. They have been great in my experience. No issues and I've been using them for 12+ years now

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've got the mirena coil and it's been brilliant. No problems at all and very rarely a tiny little bleed but nothing more than a day.

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By *orkie321bWoman
over a year ago

Nottingham

The copper coil makes your periods heavier, the mirena (hormonal) coil makes them lighter.

I had a mirena fitted a year ago. It was uncomfortable but not too painful when fitted. I did take painkillers about half an hour beforehand just in case.

There is a bit of a myth around that you can't have a coil fitted if you haven't had children. I haven't and it was fine.

I had some spotting for a couple of hours after it was fitted and some cramps, no worse than period pains.

My first period after was heavy and lasted about 3 weeks, i also had spotting for a few months. In all it took 7-8 months to settle down properly.

I am not one of the lucky ladies for whom it stops your periods completely. Before i had the coil my periods were very heavy and lasted a week, now they are very light and last 3-4 days.

The only issue i have is weight gain. I have put on 2 stone since having it fitted although eating crap and being idle probably has something to do with that too!

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I had a mirena coil for years. The only difference it made to me was it stopped my periods.

It doesn't suit everyone but if it does I recommend it.

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By *iss InnocenceWoman
over a year ago

Coventry

I had a copper one fit,about a year and half ago had a dull ache that evening and fine the nxt day, periods were Heavy for 2 days out of the 4/5 days I was on

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had the mirena coil fitted last week. I had it for same reasons, heavy periods and they are happening every 3 weeks so I want them gone.

It's uncomfortable, slightly more so than having a smear and you'll get period like cramps straight away. Nothing bog standard pain killers didn't help with.

I've noticed today I'm having some lower pelvis, and lower back cramping along with some light spotting. From what I've been reading it takes around 3 months fir things to settle down.

Haven't noticed any mood swings, weight gain or any other side effect yet.

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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago

Putting the 'cum' in Eboracum

I've been using Mirena for over 10 years. My periods have never stopped, although apart from a few spectacular ones they are usually light. You can easily have it removed if it doesn't suit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had it fitted 5 weeks ago.

I didn't have periods anyway so dunno about that bit.

However.. having it put in was sooo painful. It was like 3 or 4 contractions when giving birth. I was also bed bound in pain for 12 hours after. After that it's been fine. Maybe twice a week I have a little niggle of a pain in the morning but nothing to complain about.

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By *aggersMan
over a year ago

portsmouth

All I know is when having sex the strings can make the guy sore as well . Does for me anyway ..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

There is a bit of a myth around that you can't have a coil fitted if you haven't had children. I haven't and it was fine."

It actually depends on two things:

1. How large your body is (presumably your cervix size and uterus).

2. If your local NHS trust will fund the smaller coil.

Essex NHS trust used to fund the smaller coil for women who had not had babies and were small bodied. Oxfordshire doesn't (or didn't, last time I went). I could get it privately where I live now, but not on the NHS.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"All I know is when having sex the strings can make the guy sore as well . Does for me anyway .."

Ask the lady to go and have them cut shorter. I did.

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By *orkie321bWoman
over a year ago

Nottingham

"All I know is when having sex the strings can make the guy sore as well . Does for me anyway .."

We don't have it fitted for you though, we do it for our own health and wellbeing.

My periods were so heavy i was severely anaemic. I would rather never have sex with anyone than suffer the way i was before i had it fitted.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"All I know is when having sex the strings can make the guy sore as well . Does for me anyway .."

Not if it's done right ... no one has ever felt mine & it's been 8 years, halfway through my second one now!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best thing I ever did. It's uncomfortable when it's done but nothing painkillers & a hot water bottle won't sort out.

The mirena coil lasts 5 years & no periods. Other than a little spotting when it was fitted, I've not had a period in 8 years & I wish I'd done it sooner. Never had any side effects either. I'm 43 this year & I'll be replacing it in 2 years - apparently it's good for keeping the change at bay too & I can have it until my late 50's

Copper coil makes no difference to periods so go for the mirena

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By *aggersMan
over a year ago

portsmouth

"All I know is when having sex the strings can make the guy sore as well . Does for me anyway ..

We don't have it fitted for you though, we do it for our own health and wellbeing.

My periods were so heavy i was severely anaemic. I would rather never have sex with anyone than suffer the way i was before i had it fitted. "

My apologies I probably didn't come across the way I wanted to

Of course you do it for you and totally feel for you must be awfull I was just throwing my own experiences out there as coming from a different angle

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have the mirena coil and I always had heavy periods. They have never stopped and always regular however they are lighter. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I still bleed with the mirena coil but it is greatly reduced. They are more uncomfortable coming out than going in. Painkillers help. It also depends whether you've had kids or not as well as to how uncomfortable it is.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"All I know is when having sex the strings can make the guy sore as well . Does for me anyway ..

Not if it's done right ... no one has ever felt mine & it's been 8 years, halfway through my second one now!"

It can be felt by the guy if your strings are too long. They soften over time or you can get them snipped shorter. My poor hubby was on the receiving end of this and it isn't pleasant!

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By *yldstyleWoman
over a year ago

A world of my own

I have the Mirina. Was no worse than going for a smear to have it fitted. Some cramping for a day or two after. The first 6months I had spotting but not a period. Ive never had a period on it.

I have gained a little weight but that could just be coincidental as my dad died shortly after I had it and my life's been very stressful for the last couple of years.

Its worked for me and I'm due to get it replaced soon. I'd be interested to know how that went for others. I'm worried I'll go back to spotting again for months!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"All I know is when having sex the strings can make the guy sore as well . Does for me anyway ..

We don't have it fitted for you though, we do it for our own health and wellbeing.

My periods were so heavy i was severely anaemic. I would rather never have sex with anyone than suffer the way i was before i had it fitted.

My apologies I probably didn't come across the way I wanted to

Of course you do it for you and totally feel for you must be awfull I was just throwing my own experiences out there as coming from a different angle

Perfectly valid point

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have the Mirina. Was no worse than going for a smear to have it fitted. Some cramping for a day or two after. The first 6months I had spotting but not a period. Ive never had a period on it.

I have gained a little weight but that could just be coincidental as my dad died shortly after I had it and my life's been very stressful for the last couple of years.

Its worked for me and I'm due to get it replaced soon. I'd be interested to know how that went for others. I'm worried I'll go back to spotting again for months! "

Yes I had a period of sporadic bleeding after for a few months. But it's worth it for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had the mirena fitted two weeks ago for exactly this. So far I've bled every day and had stomach cramps, I'm really hoping it settles!! I was supposed to be having an endometrial abalation but it was decided that due a variety of factors that it wouldn't be suitable. I'm giving this six months to settle down and if it doesn't I'll be having everything out!

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By *yldstyleWoman
over a year ago

A world of my own

"I have the Mirina. Was no worse than going for a smear to have it fitted. Some cramping for a day or two after. The first 6months I had spotting but not a period. Ive never had a period on it.

I have gained a little weight but that could just be coincidental as my dad died shortly after I had it and my life's been very stressful for the last couple of years.

Its worked for me and I'm due to get it replaced soon. I'd be interested to know how that went for others. I'm worried I'll go back to spotting again for months!

Yes I had a period of sporadic bleeding after for a few months. But it's worth it for me. "

Oh it definitely is for me too. I have very high blood pressure so its the only hormonal contraception safe for me.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Had a mirena coil fitted to help very heavy periods - severely anaemic and at heaviest could only go and hour between changes

Took 6 months to settle down and I had breakthrough bleeding and spotting constantly - almost had it removed but it did eventually settle

Hasn't completely stopped my periods but I barely notice the spotting and it lasts 4/5 days

Has been brilliant overall and I am glad I persevered

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I had the mirena fitted two weeks ago for exactly this. So far I've bled every day and had stomach cramps, I'm really hoping it settles!! I was supposed to be having an endometrial abalation but it was decided that due a variety of factors that it wouldn't be suitable. I'm giving this six months to settle down and if it doesn't I'll be having everything out! "

I'm hoping for an endometrial ablation, because my periods have got longer and heavier since I came off the pill due to having a sterilization.

I'd love everything out... but they won't go for that...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm hoping for an endometrial ablation, because my periods have got longer and heavier since I came off the pill due to having a sterilization.

I'd love everything out... but they won't go for that..."

My mum had everything out at the same age that I am now and they found cancer, plus being overweight, my risk is quite high. I had a hysteroscopy instead, which was ouchie. I'm just waiting for results on that too.

If it all works, i will be a happy bunny! I'm sick on carrying loads of stuff around each month, not being able to go out and having to take days off sick because of heavy bleeding.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had a mirena and bled for 8 weeks solid....and not just spotting either. It works great for some but makes other peoples live a misery

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I had a mirena and bled for 8 weeks solid....and not just spotting either. It works great for some but makes other peoples live a misery

Oh god!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I had a mirena and bled for 8 weeks solid....and not just spotting either. It works great for some but makes other peoples live a misery

Oh god! "

Do you take tranexamic acid??

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By *alcon43Woman
over a year ago

Paisley

There's a Facebook page for those that have had problems with the mirena.

Read about it and make your own mind up. It does affect women differently. I'm on my second but it gives me peace of mind and possibly helping with menopause. I'll be 49 next month and so far not been too bad. Trying to lose weight isn't easy.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I had a mirena and bled for 8 weeks solid....and not just spotting either. It works great for some but makes other peoples live a misery

Oh god!

Do you take tranexamic acid??"

I have done but although it helped initially I ended up bleeding for 10/15 days.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I'm thinking of having the coil fitted as I have heavy periods and quite painful. I've been told the coil will stop my periods is this true? And is it painful to have it fitted x"

As long as it the Mirena and not th3 copper. I love mine no periods although I did once lose it into my cervix lol. Means I can have sex all the time too

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"I'm thinking of having the coil fitted as I have heavy periods and quite painful. I've been told the coil will stop my periods is this true? And is it painful to have it fitted x"

I didn't want a coil so the alternative given to me was a pill that stopped my periods called Cerazette. But I was a few years older than you. Worth asking if you are unsure with the coil.

Good luck though x

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By *aroleBaskinWoman
over a year ago

somewhere down the rabbit hole, Aberdeen

"I've got the mirena coil and it's been brilliant. No problems at all and very rarely a tiny little bleed but nothing more than a day.

Same here

got it specifically for heavy periods as well as a last resort. Really didn't think it would work but so far so good

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By *he Queen of TartsWoman
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over a year ago

My Own Little World

It is a Mirena coil for heavy periods.

That is why I had it fitted and also the reason I had it removed. Hated it.

Do your research before hand, not just with medical and the manufacturers website but with support groups. Find out the pros and cons before hand, I wish I had, would have saved me years of medical complications.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It is a Mirena coil for heavy periods.

That is why I had it fitted and also the reason I had it removed. Hated it.

I've been against it for ages but after having to explain to four people at work, why I needed to go home to change and try and discreetly clean up where I had been sitting, I thought that it couldn't make it any worse. So everything crossed that it helps!

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By *r SelectiveMan
over a year ago

newcastle

Had an ex who had the coil fitted due to heavy periods ....worst thing she ever done , it changed her completely her moods were foul n disgusting ..she even admits it her self ..we broke up thought it ...turned her into an animal ..FACT

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Had an ex who had the coil fitted due to heavy periods ....worst thing she ever done , it changed her completely her moods were foul n disgusting ..she even admits it her self ..we broke up thought it ...turned her into an animal ..FACT "

I've not noticed any changes like that yet, plus I'm always grumpy

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By *hubaysiWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"All I know is when having sex the strings can make the guy sore as well . Does for me anyway ..

We don't have it fitted for you though, we do it for our own health and wellbeing.

My periods were so heavy i was severely anaemic. I would rather never have sex with anyone than suffer the way i was before i had it fitted.

My apologies I probably didn't come across the way I wanted to

Of course you do it for you and totally feel for you must be awfull I was just throwing my own experiences out there as coming from a different angle

Typical man lol wanting attention even when ladies are discussing 'ladies problems'...!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That can happen with any hormonal contraception. It's the reason I don't take it anymore.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have the mirena coil and I've never really had any problems with it.....in 5 years I've had 3 periods...I wasn't awake when the put it in though so can't comment on that however I am due to have it removed next month and I am dreading it

seriously worried about it x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I have the mirena coil and I've never really had any problems with it.....in 5 years I've had 3 periods...I wasn't awake when the put it in though so can't comment on that however I am due to have it removed next month and I am dreading it

seriously worried about it x "

Take some pain killers before you go world for me

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

seriously worried about it x "

I didn't feel hardly anything when I had it removed....just a quick tugging feeling for a few seconds thats all xx

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

seriously worried about it x

Take some pain killers before you go world for me"

Thank you

I definitely will x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

seriously worried about it x

Take some pain killers before you go world for me

Thank you

I definitely will x "

I had a hysteroscopy done with just painkillers and the coil fitted, so think a coil on its own would have been ok.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

seriously worried about it x "

They couldn't find the strings on mine (this was a known issue from early days) so there was quite a lot of delving around ...but even that wasn't that uncomfortable considering. For a normal removal it won't be anywhere near as bad as you'll big it up to be before hand! Don't worry about it..... And try to relax. X

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By *sGivesWoodWoman
over a year ago

ST. AUSTELL, CORNWALL

I have a mirena coil fitted because of heavy periods had no trouble with it so far

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By *londie8399Couple
over a year ago

blackpool

My friend had one fitted she had to get the wires trimmed all the time.Then she decided to have it removed 3 years in the removel was painful and she had repeated bouts bacterial vaginosis, and still does to this day. And she never had bacterial vaginosis before she had the implant apartly its a common propblem after. removel

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had the mirena fitted almost 5 yrs ago, needs changing later this year, and I had cramps for weeks. Eventually they sent me for an ultrasound to check it was all OK which it was, so they trimmed the strings and asked me to give it a little longer. I think it was 6-8 weeks but it did settle, haven't had a period since and I'm glad I didn't get it removed.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had the mirena for 5 years . I was asleep while it was put in . I can honestly say it changed my life within weeks . No periods at all . No problems with strings. A little cough when it was time to take it out . Didnt feel a thing .

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thank you. I'm really hoping that it settles!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Best thing I've ever done.

Good luck on your decision op

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i had so much pain and heavy bleedng i had mine removed - but some say best thing ever

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Nurse here.

Both coil fittings are similar to Smear procedure. Take some painkillers before hand.

You may notice spotting and irregular bleeding up to 6 months post insertion.

Side effects of mirena are weight gain, mood swings, acne and headaches. With copper, weight gain, back ache and altered tastes.

Each womans story will be different and only you can choose the right contraceptive. The implant has the highest success rate.

Expiry on licence of mirena is now three years not five.

Personally, I hated the mirena, I was suicidal, moods intolerable and weight gain. Within an hour of it being removed I felt better. There are law suits against the manufacturers in the US, and are attempting here.

Read up, be wise, and be willing to trial options.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had 2 mirena coils for the same reason. I haven't had a period in ages. Takes a little while to settle in but I'm happy with it.

Lou

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Nurse here.

Both coil fittings are similar to Smear procedure. Take some painkillers before hand.

You may notice spotting and irregular bleeding up to 6 months post insertion.

Side effects of mirena are weight gain, mood swings, acne and headaches. With copper, weight gain, back ache and altered tastes.

Each womans story will be different and only you can choose the right contraceptive. The implant has the highest success rate.

Expiry on licence of mirena is now three years not five.

Read up, be wise, and be willing to trial options. "

I got told 5 years and that's what my renewal card says.

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