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[Cathh3110]

Hi I am 53 yrs old and posted a couple of times about my mirena coil. I had it fitted on 7th December last year and was also on Everol 50 patches. I have bled constantly since then, sometimes quite heavy, but always red in colour. (Obviously it wasn't as heavy as prior to Mirena and patches).
My GP suggested I stop the patches which I did last Friday and the bleeding stopped.
I now have pulsating pains in left groin area (ovaries??) and today my breasts are tender. I am also having a mini heatwave again. I've spoken to GP today and he said could be withdrawal from patches so give it a couple more days and speak to him again on Friday.
I know lots of people have had Mirena fitted so interested to know any side effects/problems or if what I am going through is "normal"
Thank you in advance
Catherine

[Lanzalover]

Hi Cathh3110 and welcome to the forum.

I don't have any personal experience of the Mirena so I am unable to offer any advise. But I am sure someone will be along later to help.

In the meantime you could try searching for Mirena coil you may find a little more information there.

Lanzalover x

[CLKD]

I was going to suggest using the 'search' button here for Mirena to see which threads pop up.  Did you get replies to your previous queries 

[Cazikins]

Is it possible the Evorel patches are a bit too strong, perhaps a lower dose might be better.
I had several mirenas fitted over the years but didn't have this sort of problem.
Take pain killers for the groin pain & see what your doc has to say on Friday.
Sorry I can't be much more help.
Cazi x

[Lynanne]

Hi I had the mirena coil fitted many years ago. It worked great for me however when I had it removed I bleed very heavily for two days. My GP said this was normal. Something about it masking symptoms of menopause. Cant help with patches etc.
Good luck with getting it sorted

[Cathh3110]

Thanks for all your replies. I saw my GP and have decided to see how it goes without a patch for the time being. The groin pains have now stopped so hoping all will calm down now - still no bleeding so that's a good thing 

[ellie66]

I had a Mirena it was hell on earth. I could not tolerate the progesterone in it. Utrogestan is a wonderful progesterone so much better. A massive improvement. It may be the Mirena causing the issues?

[Cathh3110]

Hi
So a quick update, I have been referred to a consultant (female) and she has been lovely. I have had a full pelvic ultrasound scan, which showed no fibroids or polyps, so I have had to have an endometrial biopsy and should get results in approx. 4 weeks. They also had trouble finding one of my ovaries, and I am very sore on the side they couldn't see.
On the same day as the biopsy the consultant removed the mirena and fitted a new one, just in case it was a faulty coil, I felt very sore!
I am now on 10mg Norethisterone for 6 weeks and the idea is that this should stop the bleeding. Then I have 2 weeks without the tablet and then go back to see consultant.
I really hope that this stops the bleeding, but so far, one week in, it hasn't stopped and I am very sore and cramping.
I think if this doesn't work the next step will be surgery.
Has anyone gone through a similar thing?