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"Thankyou sounds like you were the lucky ones mines been horrendous waiting on gp ringing was just hoping someone had the same issues as me that could put my mind at rest "
Oh no!
A friend had a similar problem. A more experienced practitioner managed it after a short wait |
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"Thankyou sounds like you were the lucky ones mines been horrendous waiting on gp ringing was just hoping someone had the same issues as me that could put my mind at rest
Oh no!
A friend had a similar problem. A more experienced practitioner managed it after a short wait"
Thankyou I had it out Thursday and was told to expect some spotting or light bleed was normal but this definitely isn't what I was expecting |
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"Thankyou sounds like you were the lucky ones mines been horrendous waiting on gp ringing was just hoping someone had the same issues as me that could put my mind at rest
Oh no!
A friend had a similar problem. A more experienced practitioner managed it after a short wait
Thankyou I had it out Thursday and was told to expect some spotting or light bleed was normal but this definitely isn't what I was expecting "
Have you heard from the GP? |
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By (user no longer on site) 39 weeks ago
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I had one fitted 11 years ago at the same time as a smear and swab. It was painful at the time and I had it for 2 years...in the wrong position. When they finally agreed to remove it, it took 2 people 4 attempts as I had scaring inside from the whole insertion. It had basically stuck to me.
I spent a day not being able to walk.
Then they wanted to put another one in!
It never personally worked for me. It was always painful but the removal was traumatic.
That being said, it isn't like that for everyone.
All I can say is I wish I'd taken a strong painkiller before hand. |
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Everyone I spoke to and everything I read said the removal was easier than insertion. Not for me it wasn't! I'd only had it a couple of months and it did not agree with me.
Post-removal, I had terrible bleeding, clots and tissue for weeks after. Nobody seemed to care. I must've blocked it out because I can't remember how long it took to recover and it was only a few months ago. I regret ever getting it. |
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I've only had the copper coil removed previously.
I was expecting a quick five minute job from what I'd heard from other people who've had them. What I actually got was almost a whole hour of varying levels of discomfort and pain, and hearing the assistant quietly ask if she should call the hospital for a surgical removal while the woman between my legs tried to shush her.
The threads had come loose, apparently it's not that bad usually. They did get it out eventually, no extended bleeding or pain after the expected discomfort from the trauma had faded. And I've got another 3 years before this Mirena one needs removed 💜 |
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Oh my, this doesn't fill me with hope. I had huge amounts of pain and discomfort with the insertion and had to have a scan 2 weeks later to make sure the coil hadn't become embedded in the wall as the nurse struggled so much to get it in place. I've still got about 18 months before removal but I was really hoping it would be much less painful x |
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"Thankyou sounds like you were the lucky ones mines been horrendous waiting on gp ringing was just hoping someone had the same issues as me that could put my mind at rest
Oh no!
A friend had a similar problem. A more experienced practitioner managed it after a short wait
Thankyou I had it out Thursday and was told to expect some spotting or light bleed was normal but this definitely isn't what I was expecting
Have you heard from the GP? "
Gp is ringing me tomorrow thankyou |
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"Everyone I spoke to and everything I read said the removal was easier than insertion. Not for me it wasn't! I'd only had it a couple of months and it did not agree with me.
Post-removal, I had terrible bleeding, clots and tissue for weeks after. Nobody seemed to care. I must've blocked it out because I can't remember how long it took to recover and it was only a few months ago. I regret ever getting it."
I'm definitely having the same issues its horrible but a bit reassreassuring that its happened to others I was just worried but sounds like its to be expected
Glad your better now |
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My first one they cut the strings too short so couldn't find it. They attempted 3 times at the GP
They sent me to the local clinic. Next stop would have been hospital but they thankfully managed to do it. Was definitely worse than having it put in. Second one was a breeze. I'll let you know next year about the final one!! |
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"My first one they cut the strings too short so couldn't find it. They attempted 3 times at the GP
They sent me to the local clinic. Next stop would have been hospital but they thankfully managed to do it. Was definitely worse than having it put in. Second one was a breeze. I'll let you know next year about the final one!!"
Ah that's was lucky I had my removed as been in 2 long not having another one fitted after the bleeding with this one its honestly worse than when I had a miscarriage |
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"My first one they cut the strings too short so couldn't find it. They attempted 3 times at the GP
They sent me to the local clinic. Next stop would have been hospital but they thankfully managed to do it. Was definitely worse than having it put in. Second one was a breeze. I'll let you know next year about the final one!!
Ah that's was lucky I had my removed as been in 2 long not having another one fitted after the bleeding with this one its honestly worse than when I had a miscarriage "
Oh my! That does sound awful. I do think you were probably really unlucky though as most people have no trouble at all. Really sorry you went through that xx |
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"My first one they cut the strings too short so couldn't find it. They attempted 3 times at the GP
They sent me to the local clinic. Next stop would have been hospital but they thankfully managed to do it. Was definitely worse than having it put in. Second one was a breeze. I'll let you know next year about the final one!!
Ah that's was lucky I had my removed as been in 2 long not having another one fitted after the bleeding with this one its honestly worse than when I had a miscarriage
Oh my! That does sound awful. I do think you were probably really unlucky though as most people have no trouble at all. Really sorry you went through that xx"
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As a sufferer of very painful and heavy periods I was given the coil to stop anaemia. It was extremely painful to fit. Then got dislodged, which caused pain each period (which never stopped). The removal, in comparison, was a breeze.
What strikes me from this post though, is how much pain women go through, just because they are women. Periods. Babies. Cesarean. Menopause. Coils. Its just so unfair. I know that sounds childish, but ive had about 35 years of being in pain, just because im female.
I get back to my gin x
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"As a sufferer of very painful and heavy periods I was given the coil to stop anaemia. It was extremely painful to fit. Then got dislodged, which caused pain each period (which never stopped). The removal, in comparison, was a breeze.
What strikes me from this post though, is how much pain women go through, just because they are women. Periods. Babies. Cesarean. Menopause. Coils. Its just so unfair. I know that sounds childish, but ive had about 35 years of being in pain, just because im female.
I get back to my gin x
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I totally agree with you there we go through so much as women chuck leukemia and other issues into the mix well had my coil removed 9 days ago and still bleeding like a tap hopefully the pills the doctor gave me yesterday to stop it will start working soon |
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"Female doctor refused to remove my coil without speaking to my husband and getting his consent.
I told her I don’t have a husband but that he is someone else’s husband. "
That's well out of order |
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By (user no longer on site) 39 weeks ago
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I had to have mine done at the hospital as the string was hidden. I'll be honest it was bloody painful and I bleed awfully afterwards. Its put me off for a while but I need a new one now to help with pre-menopause symptoms.
Good luck op x |
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By (user no longer on site) 39 weeks ago
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I’ve had it twice. Had the second one removed only a few months ago. The thread had disappeared and we were very close to doing a whole procedure to remove it. Even with all the complications, the actual removal was fairly quick and pain free.
Having it removed it’s much easier than having it inserted in my experiences.
I recommend taking some pain relief beforehand if you’re worried about it ☺️ |
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By (user no longer on site) 39 weeks ago
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Had two removed, had to have an ultrasound done to find one because it went missing. Little scratch each time on removal but I had always had a lot of movement in mine so it wasn’t embedded in like on others so could easily have removed myself. Hope you get sorted. |
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By (user no longer on site) 39 weeks ago
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I'm currently on Mirena coil #4. Had my first in 2012...inserted during surgery to remove endometrial polyps. The bleeding and pain was horrendous for a week after. But, it has been an absolute life saver these past 13 years 🙏 Now that I'm post-menopausal, I'll be having my coil removed at some point, and it does makes me a little anxious...its been a part of me for so long 😟
Sending love and hugs OP...you've been through so much this year... stay strong. Inbox always open if you ever want to chat 🫶 x |
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By (user no longer on site) 39 weeks ago
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Sending love & hugs to everyone who has had, or still having, issues with the Mirena coil. Thanks for this thread OP, it shows how we ladies are made of strong stuff and are great at supporting each other through difficult times 🫶 |
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"Sending love & hugs to everyone who has had, or still having, issues with the Mirena coil. Thanks for this thread OP, it shows how we ladies are made of strong stuff and are great at supporting each other through difficult times 🫶 "
Thankyou indeed us women do support each other on these things im doing much better now day 10 still bleeding but a lot lighter wouldn't have another one fitted don't want to be in this postion in 5 years time hopefully the menopause will stop all this |
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Hey ladies. I've had my Mirena for 18 months and it's been a godsend for me, stopping very heavy periods and also adding to HRT treatment, which gave me back my sex drive.
After a recent stay in hospital, they discovered mine is in the wrong place and wanted to remove it. They couldn't find the strings though, so have referred me to the Gynae outpatient department for removal and replacement. I'm not sure I want it removed though. Obviously it's still providing the hormones I need, but I've also relied on it for contraception, and...no babies thus far, so it's obviously doing it's job.
Has anybody else had a similar experience? H x |
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"Hey ladies. I've had my Mirena for 18 months and it's been a godsend for me, stopping very heavy periods and also adding to HRT treatment, which gave me back my sex drive.
After a recent stay in hospital, they discovered mine is in the wrong place and wanted to remove it. They couldn't find the strings though, so have referred me to the Gynae outpatient department for removal and replacement. I'm not sure I want it removed though. Obviously it's still providing the hormones I need, but I've also relied on it for contraception, and...no babies thus far, so it's obviously doing it's job.
Has anybody else had a similar experience? H x"
No but if it's in the wrong place and they want to remove and replace I'd get it done. |
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Absolutely.
I work in healthcare so I’ve come across a lot of women that have had coils not fitted correctly.
When I decided to go for the coil I was adamant that I was going to get it done at my local sexual/family heath clinic rather than the GP surgery, the clinic I go to have a ultrasound scanner so they can check there & then that’s it’s been inserted in the right place. |
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I prefer them and with the pain relief I have found the insertion/ removal process fine when done by the gynecology clinic who specialise in that area. I also found it appalling by the GP Nurse who did a smear, pushing the visible threads up, then had to fish for them.
I wonder are GP practice staff mostly not experienced enough to do it well. Bit like drawing bloods or an epidural. It's practice that makes it correct and smooth, a GP office as a 1 stop service don't do them as frequently so they are clumsy in the process. |
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The same doctor who fitted mine 8 years ago removed it last week just wasn't expecting the heavy blood loss to be honest it was more than after having a baby but thankfully day 10 seems to be getting better with special medication |
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"Thankyou sounds like you were the lucky ones mines been horrendous waiting on gp ringing was just hoping someone had the same issues as me that could put my mind at rest "
I go to the sexual Health clinic for all of my gynaecology.
GP's are clueless as are A & E doctors if you get a tampon stuck. Gynaecology female doctor had to come and get the tampon out.
My last Mirena intra-uterine system/device/coil was removed by a young male GYNAECOLOGY doctor. And he was teaching a young female nurse at the same time.
I don't even let the GP near me for the smear.
They can also give you some local anaesthetic to have it put in or taken out.
I found out from women's online forums! |
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By *ussycat777Woman 39 weeks ago
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"The same doctor who fitted mine 8 years ago removed it last week just wasn't expecting the heavy blood loss to be honest it was more than after having a baby but thankfully day 10 seems to be getting better with special medication "
That's horrific! What a nightmare for you.
I've had issues getting the right combination of HRT and the coil was suggested at my last gynae appointment. Flatly refused it. I had several really bad experiences with a hysteroscopy & colposcopy so the thought of having the coil fitted broke me out in a sweat. |
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"The same doctor who fitted mine 8 years ago removed it last week just wasn't expecting the heavy blood loss to be honest it was more than after having a baby but thankfully day 10 seems to be getting better with special medication
That's horrific! What a nightmare for you.
I've had issues getting the right combination of HRT and the coil was suggested at my last gynae appointment. Flatly refused it. I had several really bad experiences with a hysteroscopy & colposcopy so the thought of having the coil fitted broke me out in a sweat."
Hrt ive been very lucky a senior nurse practitioner is really knowledgeable and understanding as she is going though it im on everol 100 patches and 100mg utrogestan tablets they seem to be ok |
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By *ussycat777Woman 39 weeks ago
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"The same doctor who fitted mine 8 years ago removed it last week just wasn't expecting the heavy blood loss to be honest it was more than after having a baby but thankfully day 10 seems to be getting better with special medication
That's horrific! What a nightmare for you.
I've had issues getting the right combination of HRT and the coil was suggested at my last gynae appointment. Flatly refused it. I had several really bad experiences with a hysteroscopy & colposcopy so the thought of having the coil fitted broke me out in a sweat.
Hrt ive been very lucky a senior nurse practitioner is really knowledgeable and understanding as she is going though it im on everol 100 patches and 100mg utrogestan tablets they seem to be ok "
The utrogestan killed my stomach. Tried it vaginally and also anally which still didn't help. Also started bleeding heavily on it. Had a break for a few months and now on Evorel Conti. Waiting to see how it goes. |
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"The same doctor who fitted mine 8 years ago removed it last week just wasn't expecting the heavy blood loss to be honest it was more than after having a baby but thankfully day 10 seems to be getting better with special medication
Ah I was on everol conti but they wernt strong enough hoping not to have another coil but will have to see how next month goes with the bleeding
That's horrific! What a nightmare for you.
I've had issues getting the right combination of HRT and the coil was suggested at my last gynae appointment. Flatly refused it. I had several really bad experiences with a hysteroscopy & colposcopy so the thought of having the coil fitted broke me out in a sweat.
Hrt ive been very lucky a senior nurse practitioner is really knowledgeable and understanding as she is going though it im on everol 100 patches and 100mg utrogestan tablets they seem to be ok
The utrogestan killed my stomach. Tried it vaginally and also anally which still didn't help. Also started bleeding heavily on it. Had a break for a few months and now on Evorel Conti. Waiting to see how it goes."
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My insertion and removal were both fine, I just took paracetamol and ibuprofen before the appointment.
I think it really depends on the skill of the doctor removing it to be honest, everyone has a different tolerance level too. |
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I currently have the mirena coil fitted, prob my 5th or 6th one at this stage but when this one is removed I won't be replacing it.
There are a few miren coil related posts on here which are good reads. |
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By *th2011Couple 38 weeks ago
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Mine was so dam painful getting it removed, took them over an hour to just find the strings, the pain afterwards was awful, but once it’s in it’s all fine, the things use women have to go through |
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By (user no longer on site) 38 weeks ago
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Ohhh Lord I'm going to cry I've to go to the hospital in a few weeks to get mine removed and replaced as the doctor couldn't remove it said if they can't in the hospital I'll need a general anesthetic and a procedure
I felt it was more the doctor couldn't remove it tbh and she said I'd a tilted womb,the previous doctor who inserted it had no problem removing and inserting it but she has unfortunately changed GP practice since
I was already anxious before knowing what was ahead of me .....🙈🙈 |
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"Ohhh Lord I'm going to cry I've to go to the hospital in a few weeks to get mine removed and replaced as the doctor couldn't remove it said if they can't in the hospital I'll need a general anesthetic and a procedure
I felt it was more the doctor couldn't remove it tbh and she said I'd a tilted womb,the previous doctor who inserted it had no problem removing and inserting it but she has unfortunately changed GP practice since
I was already anxious before knowing what was ahead of me .....🙈🙈"
I imagine you’ll see a gynaecologist and they’ll do it easily. So try not to worry. |
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My wife had one before her hysterectomy and she said it was the most uncomfortable thing that she's ever had inserted or taken out of her. It did nothing whatsoever for her. I hope it wasn't too much pain for you |
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First time i found the removal itself to be uncomfortable. Felt a big of tugging. I had really bad stomach cramps and noticeable bleeding for a few days afterwards.
Second one I had a nightmare getting it inserted.
The others have been ok, with just a little cramping. |
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"3 weeks since having removed and still bleeding great times
I'd have that checked out if I was you, just to be cautious.
Its a long while since I had coils, but fitting was worse than removing."
Yer im under the care of gp got to have another scan in 2 weeks and then there make a plan going forward wether thats to try somthing else or refer to hospital for further advice gp has said its rare but possible to bleed for up to 6 weeks after removel |
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"Ive had 4, there keeping this last one in I dont know why. Having them removed has never been a problem but having one put in feels like a red hot poker going through your belly button"
Once you're over 45 the rules change with it, it can stay in indefinitely until post menopause apparently. That's what i was told this year when mine was fitted, this will be my last one and its fine to stay in til then. |
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By (user no longer on site) 37 weeks ago
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"Ive had 4, there keeping this last one in I dont know why. Having them removed has never been a problem but having one put in feels like a red hot poker going through your belly button
Once you're over 45 the rules change with it, it can stay in indefinitely until post menopause apparently. That's what i was told this year when mine was fitted, this will be my last one and its fine to stay in til then."
Yes, you're absolutely right. Saw my GP yesterday. My FSH levels have been higher than 30 on the last two blood results, so I'm post menopausal now. I can have my Mirena coil removed at any time, but there's no harm keeping it in until I turn 55 next year, as there's no longer any progesterone being released from it. |
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"Ive had 4, there keeping this last one in I dont know why. Having them removed has never been a problem but having one put in feels like a red hot poker going through your belly button
Once you're over 45 the rules change with it, it can stay in indefinitely until post menopause apparently. That's what i was told this year when mine was fitted, this will be my last one and its fine to stay in til then."
They told me mine could just stay in. Im 60 and no mention of having it removed it's certainly not causing me any problems |
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"Ive had 4, there keeping this last one in I dont know why. Having them removed has never been a problem but having one put in feels like a red hot poker going through your belly button
Once you're over 45 the rules change with it, it can stay in indefinitely until post menopause apparently. That's what i was told this year when mine was fitted, this will be my last one and its fine to stay in til then.They told me mine could just stay in. Im 60 and no mention of having it removed it's certainly not causing me any problems"
Seems all GPS are different they told me mine had to come out as been in 8 years |
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I had no issues with implantation or removal.
I took paracetamol and ibuprofen before and it was fine.
I'm pretty sure it is the skill of the doctor that will make the removal process easier or easy. |
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I have suffering with bad periods all my life. My main problems started 17 years ago. But I actually got the coil fitted last year as they told me it would help with my periods. They put me on thie pill while I waited for my appointment. Pill worked periods stopped. Coil fitted periods back with vengeance. Back to gp told to wait and wait. Was checked to see if the coil was in place around Christmas it was. Still suffering went to the dr in April she did an exam couldn't find my strings didnt tell me. Went for a ultrasound oh its moved you need it removing! Month later the dr rang me to inform me of this and wanted to replace it with another one. I was done at this point i would bleed for 3 weeks have a week off and bleed again! Had it removed whilst on my period  . Back on the pill thank God its worked. But waiting to see a gynecologist. First time I have been referred in 17 years! Its shite being a woman some times.
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Ive had coils for 25 years, the last change had to be a referral to gynae as will this one. Its a life saver when it comes to periods or lack of and it forms part of the HRT I need. Can't say removal was the most comfortable or pleasant experience but the nurses were amazing. The benefits for me, out weigh everything else. |
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Iv had coils since I was a teenager. Had mine fitted during c section this time and they've had trouble locating it but did eventually find it. Think I need it changed as its been 5 years and they have said if you had it for heavy periods that's the time to get it changed and iv noticed iv started having them again after 5 years not
Absolutely dreading it
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My experience was that the insertion was much more painful than the removal. I remember the Dr almost shouting at me because apparently I have a narrow cervix, I mean what do you say to that??
I was one of the unlucky ones that still took a period, while I had it. Got it removed around 18 months ago and going to get another. |
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"Had another coil put in after 6 weeks constant bleeding finger crossed this work "
Fingers crossed for you. My first one worked very well, 2nd one was fine until it wasn't, 3rd one didn't even last 6 months. I declined the 4th one, way too stressful. |
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I have had a few, most experiences are uncomfortable.
My most recent one, the strings got lost. So they had to stick what can only be described as one of the mini wire brushes you get to clean straws into my cervix and wiggle it around a bit. I was on the roof |
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"Had mirena removed end of July weeks heavy bleeding with massive clots had a new one fitted early September and been light bleeding ever since except for 4 days anyone else had this issue"
It is really common to bleed for the first few weeks even up to 2 or 3 months while things settle down. Is there a reason they didn't replace it at the same time as removing the old one as that can often stop these issues from happening? |
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"Had mirena removed end of July weeks heavy bleeding with massive clots had a new one fitted early September and been light bleeding ever since except for 4 days anyone else had this issue
It is really common to bleed for the first few weeks even up to 2 or 3 months while things settle down. Is there a reason they didn't replace it at the same time as removing the old one as that can often stop these issues from happening? "
They didn't replace at times as being menopause and not had period for over a year so gp didn't feel I needed one but touch wood its settled down now a been bleed free for a week or so |
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I’ve got mine booked to have it removed at the end of this month and I’m dreading it tbh! None of the GPs I’ve spoken to so far at my practice seem to know what they are talking about so got another appointment tomorrow with the one who specializes in all things menopausal.
I’m not holding my breath! |
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By (user no longer on site) 26 weeks ago
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I had the Copper Coil many years ago, the removal was, what I can only describe as absolute agony! Along with cramps for a good few days. I have a tilted pelvis so I put it down to that. I’m due to have the mirena fitted to help with Adenonmyosis and I’m sweating just thinking about the removal!
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