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[Oliversut01]

Positive experiences please for Mirena, currently on 5mg Provera - is it better to stay with this? Problem is, I don't tolerate Progesterone very well and definitely not Utrogestan.

[Tinkerbell]

I am on my second Mirena, had first one when I was one year post meno as I hated Utrogestan. The first one I had 4.5 months of daily spotting, just one day with the second,  but so glad I stuck with it as I have no other side effects.

I can sometimes find my partner a bit irritating like I used to get in the run up to a period though. I normally tell him to go off for a long bike ride

[Oliversut01]

Thank you for the info. I am a bit scared of having it done though but not keen on taking Provera all the time.

[Nas]

What’s the issue with provera, which makes you not want to stay on it long term?

[Christine79]

I've had a mirena for 3.5 years. It was a little unpleasant having it inserted and I had odd bleeding pattern for several month. After that it's been a dream, no more heavy periods. Will defo have it replaced when needed.

[Jett]

Hi

I had Mirena fitted two weeks ago.  Was sore but fast so bearable.  I had cramps directly after which eased and it seemed ok for few days but then started bleeding and still bleeding.

I am on my Evorel conti patch plus Mirena so maybe too much progesterone is in my system? Going to speak to GO at the end of the week.

I was having problems with bleeding on conti which is why had it fitted so jury still out in whether it was a good decision as I am just wiped out from all the bleeding but still need to get the HRT sorted.  Not sure if this is helpful just another experience of the first couple of weeks with it.

Jxx

[AngelaH]

Mirena saved my life, I could easily die from heavy non stop bleedings, I could take my own life because severe depression made my life hell, I was scared of panic attacks, which I had every morning, you name it….all symptoms of low progesterone in the body. Thanks to Mirena I could enjoy my normal life for another 2 years. It was easy and quick fitted.

[meno-mel]

Mirena saved my life, I could easily die from heavy non stop bleedings, I could take my own life because severe depression made my life hell, I was scared of panic attacks, which I had every morning, you name it….all symptoms of low progesterone in the body. Thanks to Mirena I could enjoy my normal life for another 2 years. It was easy and quick fitted.

Why only two years Angela?
I have mixed feelings about the mirena. I want to stop taking progesterone and my GP says the only two ways are either to stop all the HRT or to get a mirena when that made me depressed before.
A potential third way is to use utrogestan vaginally, but if I do that I'm on my own, the HRT clinic don't allow it, I'd need to pretend I take it orally.
It is hard to decide which way to go.

[AngelaH]

meno-mel, because in 2 years level of estrogen started falling down and I started having symptoms of low estrogen. Unfortunately there is no “magic coil” for me to treat easily those symptoms and now low estrogen is making my life hell. 

[Jett]

Hi friends

Just a quick update for those considering a Mirena.  I am 3 weeks in and it feels like it’s settling (scared I tempt fate here!) so about 2.5 weeks of mid level off and on  cramps and mid level bleeding.  I am hoping I am on the right track now as have ditched the conti patch and on day 4 of gel.  Still feeling like I need more estrogen but I read on here the gel takes a couple of weeks to build up in your body.

I will post back and advise how it goes.

Jxxx

[Booroo]

Hi friends

Just a quick update for those considering a Mirena.  I am 3 weeks in and it feels like it’s settling (scared I tempt fate here!) so about 2.5 weeks of mid level off and on  cramps and mid level bleeding.  I am hoping I am on the right track now as have ditched the conti patch and on day 4 of gel.  Still feeling like I need more estrogen but I read on here the gel takes a couple of weeks to build up in your body.

I’m also 3 weeks in and having bad anxiety panic attacks and headache last 2 days have u had this or is it that I need to up my gel

I will post back and advise how it goes.

Jxxx

[Jett]

Hi Booroo

I had headaches before I came off the conti patch but when I switched to the gel I’ve Bod had any since (that’s just been one week though).  I’ve not had panic attacks either since the Mirena but I have had bad panic attacks before HRT from low estrogen.

I think it takes time for the gel to build up in your body and it’s different absorption than the patches.  As I say I am only a week in and not sleeping properly yet also got hot flushes but no headache or panic attacks so far.

Hope things improve for you soon xx

[phebe22]

I LOVED the mirena...had one in from the age of 35 or so until 2019 (not the same one!) when I was 54.  Was referred to hospital for bleeding and doc said, " It's near the end of its life, I'll whip it out, you shouldn't need one now at your age."  And that was that.  Ended up going onto HRT cos everything seemed to go wrong for me from then on....physically and mentally....and I don't think my body absorbs progesterone via a pill...which is what I am on.  Still had problems ever since with spotting every now and again, all been investigated and ok.  Doctor refuses to put me down for a mirena as says I am too old and don't need it.  I am at a specialist (NHS ) meno clinic tomorrow ....will see what they say.  If the appointment hadn't come through as quickly as it did I would have paid to go somewhere.

[SarahT]

Phebe,

I am 56, coming up 57. Just last year, as I could not tolerate utrogestan, I  opted for the mirena coil for the progesterone part. My gp was totally okay with  this. maybe in your case they were thinking you don't need this as a birth control? Though... If peri there may be a small tiny chance of pregnancy I think even at our age??
I would discuss the option of the Mirena tomorrow if this is your preference.

[annedenmark]

Hi All,

I haven't posted on here for a good few years. I went through the 4 pumps Gel/ Utrogestan (orally and vaginally), and after a referral to an NHS Menopause clinic it was suggested I try Mirena and Everol 100. I was obviously very anxious and apprehensive. But given I've now tried all forms of progesterone this was the last option.
I had the Mirena fitted yesterday, and a biopsy taken at the same time.

Although not pleasant, it was, honestly, fine. I had local anaesthetic on the cervix. A couple of sharp pains, some cramps, but over very quickly, no real awareness of the biopsy and the Mirena insertion. If you get chance, Davina has filmed herself having her last one removed and a new one inserted on the C4 documentary about contraception and I would say my experience was very much the same as hers. I would suggest pain killers after: Solpadeine - with added codeine seemed to do the trick yesterday afternoon

Today I feel fine, some light spotting, dragging, like a period, but okay. Normal life resumed.
Time will tell if the Mirena is the answer to my progesterone intolerance; I like that I can supplement the patch with added Gel if necessary, and so I think I can ride out the next few months should they be rocky as the Mirena settles in. Fingers crossed. I will let you all know!

But, what I came here to say for women who may be weighing up their options is that the procedure was bearable, and okay. However, I am aware that we are all different, as are the health professionals that undertake the procedure.