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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Rosepetal73 on July 28, 2020, 08:46:58 PM

Title: Safety profile of the Mirena in HRT - increased breast cancer risk?
Post by: Rosepetal73 on July 28, 2020, 08:46:58 PM

I know utrogestan is the gold standard for progesterone but I struggle with it so I am considering trying the Mirena.  Does anyone know if it increases the incidence of breast cancer when used as part of HRT?

Rose x

Title: Re: Safety profile of the Mirena in HRT - increased breast cancer risk?
Post by: Rosepetal73 on July 29, 2020, 07:51:06 AM

Anyone?

Title: Re: Safety profile of the Mirena in HRT - increased breast cancer risk?
Post by: Taz2 on July 29, 2020, 08:04:16 AM

Hi Rosepetal. The studies on this seem to be mixed so it's difficult to get a complete answer to your question. The Mirena is definitely not advised if you have had a hormone-related cancer though. There is a small risk with all progesterone I believe but I feel that overall lifestyle and health also plays a big part.

Taz x  :-\

Title: Re: Safety profile of the Mirena in HRT - increased breast cancer risk?
Post by: Tinkerbell on July 29, 2020, 01:42:25 PM

I have a Mirena as i just could not get on with Utrogestan, i did try to find info out on BC risk but doesn't seem alot out there or i didn't understand it!  I just can't cope without using systemic HRT so have decided quality of life is what i am going with for now. I may give Utrogestan a go again in future, but as it gave me such awful side affects i think i will wait until i am no longer at work or have to ferry teens around in the car.

Title: Re: Safety profile of the Mirena in HRT - increased breast cancer risk?
Post by: Flan747 on July 29, 2020, 01:48:18 PM

I am currently researching the Mirena coil as my specialist has suggested this as an option. She would like to try me on a no bleed regime and that would mean Utrogestron daily which I must admit am not keen on. I use to vaginally and am not happy to use it daily that way so this would mean orally hence the research into the coil