Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: residualheat on August 12, 2014, 04:47:45 PM
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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?
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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 ……...
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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.
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So do a search …….. which will bring you into 'contact' with ladies in a similar situation ;)
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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
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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.
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I'm coming up to five years with mine too - nobody told me I'd have to get it replaced then. :o I was looking forward to being without it. What happens if you don't get it replaced?
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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.
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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.
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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
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:thankyou: Taz.
Wasn't sure on that.
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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.
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Let us know how you get on!