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[residualheat]

Hello all,

I haven't posted on here for ages, but do check in from time to time. Glad to recognise some names and see it's still going.

So, at the start of 2010 I had a Mirena coil put in and I have to say that it was a life-changer. My periods went from serious chunkiness, to light to nothing for the last couple of years, which has been just wonderful and a huge relief.

In the last couple of months, though, I've started getting that pre-period, achy, bloated feeling in my belly and I'm tired a lot and am having mood swings. There are the old familiar headaches and flashes of pre-period nausea. I'd forgotten what it was like and I don't like it at all.

Is this what happens when the Mirena coil starts running out?

I'm not due to have it replaced till January and am not sure I can stand it till then.

Does this sound familiar?

[CLKD]

Have a word with your Practice Nurse or go for a private chat with your local Pharmacist?  If you do a search for 'mirena coil' on here you may well find threads ……...

[residualheat]

Thanks for replying, CLKD.

I'm planning to do that, but was kind of hoping for personal opinions from the good ladies here as well.

[CLKD]

So do a search …….. which will bring you into 'contact' with ladies in a similar situation 

[Taz2]

Hi Peachstone - good to hear from you again.

From what you describe it does sound as if the Mirena might need replacing. I think that five years is a guideline so maybe you could have it replaced now rather than wait and have to put up with the symptoms. Why not ask your GP?

Taz x

[Dyan]

Hi peachstone,
Yes it does sound like your mirena is running out.
I had exactly the same symptoms when mine started to run out after 3 years.
I had a new one fitted 2 years ago.
They say it should last 4-5 years.

[dulciana]

I'm coming up to five years with mine too - nobody told me I'd have to get it replaced then.     I was looking forward to being without it.  What happens if you don't get it replaced?

[Dyan]

Dulciana- did you not get a card,when you had yours fitted, with the date on to have it renewed?
I assume you would need another form of progesterone if you are on estrogen.
If you haven't got your ovaries I think you can go without and just have the estrogen,although don't quote me on,that as I'm not too sure.

[dulciana]

Thanks Dyan.   Hmm, I'd need to try and find my card, but I thought it said to get it removed in 2015.   Must look it out.   Re. ovaries, I have one.

[Taz2]

If you have a womb and are using oestrogen then you always have to have a progesterone, even post menopause, to keep your womb lining thin.

Taz x

[Dyan]

  Taz.
Wasn't sure on that.

[residualheat]

Waves at Taz 

Okay, time to see the GP. I hope she'll agree for it to be replaced early because it's driving me crazy. I am morphing into a Komodo Dragon - one bite and you're dead.

It's good to be able to ask others what it felt like for them and I'm grateful for the replies. Yes, I could have just talked to the local pharmacist, but he is an over-worked, white-haired man who always has a crowd of people waiting to see him. It's not the same as asking another woman.

[CLKD]

Let us know how you get on!