Menopause Matters Forum
Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: K45 on April 15, 2024, 11:20:04 AM
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Hi, I was wondering whether any one has benefited from having the Mirena coil fitted for a more constant release of progesterone? My GP recommended it as I feel great on 2 weeks of utrogestan then rubbish on just oestrogel. Am worried reading the side effects of the Mirena. Thanks
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Yes, the Mirena saved my life in peri.
Not everyone has side effects on the Mirena. Normally it doesn’t cause the problems for progesterone lovers and estrogen hates. :)
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Angela - thanks so much for your response, very helpful indeed as currently trying to weigh up whether it's the best option.
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Yes Mirena Coil works so well for.me too.
The utrogestan made my fluctuations so much worse, the big dips up then down again. For me, the mirena seems to give a more stable release of progesterone.
I don't seem to have side effects. I had some initial cramping and bleeds on and off ( more spotting really ) for about 3 months. I almost forget it's there and after almost 45 years of periods, the no bleed is perfect for me.
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Thanks Sarah - that's really good to hear that the Mirena is helping you and no side effects. Reading about all the possible side-effects was freaking me out a bit! I'm on week 7 of HRT and my GP suggested 3 months to see full effects so I'm going to see where I am at that point.
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It's working for me with very few side effects. Some initial cramping and spotting but after a few months everything settled down. I don't even know it's there now.
I'm very much post menopause and don't absorb utrogestan well. I was having trouble with bleeding and thickened lining before it was fitted.
It's been a game changer for me.
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I had a mirena fitted 3 weeks ago due to regular bleeding on evorel conti and fluctuating build up of endometrial lining.
I had headaches for the first 2 weeks. However I also had headaches quite a lot before so this may not be related and now I am headache free which is great, long may it last.
I have had cramping, but after the first 2 weeks this now isn't too bad. I have constant light bleeding which people reassure me is normal.
It doesn't seem to have effected my mental health at all and I feel fine in myself, so I'm hoping it will be the best solution for me and hopefully it would be for you too.
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Hi,
I had one fitted about 4 months ago.
All normal for around a month but then started having a bleed.... which lasted for nearly two months - not heavy but just the constant pad changing etc was wearing me out, was very glad when it stopped.
It has helped for not feeling tense around my period when I was on Utrogestan for 14 days of the month.
I just had a light period where I felt ok, still a little tense, but nowhere near as bad.
I'm not sure whether I'm still adjusting to mine tbh, I recently had a medication change so it's hard to tell what is the coil/progesterone effect or something else.
Not sure that helps you or not...........? - hopefully it does :)
x
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Thanks - that's really good to know you've had very few side effects and that things settled down after a few months.
It's working for me with very few side effects. Some initial cramping and spotting but after a few months everything settled down. I don't even know it's there now.
I'm very much post menopause and don't absorb utrogestan well. I was having trouble with bleeding and thickened lining before it was fitted.
It's been a game changer for me.
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Thanks for sharing your experiences - I have been worried about it negatively affecting my mental health so that's very helpful to hear you are feeling fine in yourself. Good to know that it is now helping with headaches too and I hope things continue to improve.
I had a mirena fitted 3 weeks ago due to regular bleeding on evorel conti and fluctuating build up of endometrial lining.
I had headaches for the first 2 weeks. However I also had headaches quite a lot before so this may not be related and now I am headache free which is great, long may it last.
I have had cramping, but after the first 2 weeks this now isn't too bad. I have constant light bleeding which people reassure me is normal.
It doesn't seem to have effected my mental health at all and I feel fine in myself, so I'm hoping it will be the best solution for me and hopefully it would be for you too.
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Thanks Alex - sorry to hear about the bleeding - my GP said this can happen. Glad you have noticed an improvement around your period as this is often the worst point in the cycle. I'm sure as time goes on you'll have a clearer picture whether it's the coil or meds change. It's a real rollercoaster of emotions trying to navigate starting HRT and I think I need to give it 3 months and then make a change if not improved by then x
quote author=Alex 2024 link=topic=69329.msg943710#msg943710 date=1713252714]
Hi,
I had one fitted about 4 months ago.
All normal for around a month but then started having a bleed.... which lasted for nearly two months - not heavy but just the constant pad changing etc was wearing me out, was very glad when it stopped.
It has helped for not feeling tense around my period when I was on Utrogestan for 14 days of the month.
I just had a light period where I felt ok, still a little tense, but nowhere near as bad.
I'm not sure whether I'm still adjusting to mine tbh, I recently had a medication change so it's hard to tell what is the coil/progesterone effect or something else.
Not sure that helps you or not...........? - hopefully it does :)
x
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I was always determined not to have a coil fitted as I didn’t like the thought of something plastic being inside of me.
After going through all the different options with a menopause specialist I gave in and decided to give it a go, and I’m so glad I did!
No longer have to worry about contraception or progesterone.
I just had a new one put in (as the date expired on the old one). Just took some Ibuprofen beforehand, and it was a bit uncomfortable but not unbearably painful!
I hope you find something which works for you x
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Hi K45. I was so against having the coil fitted. Wasn't really good on any progesterone until I tried utrogestan vaginally. All was OK, a bit messy by workable until I started bleeding. Had the usual checks. Scan and biopsy. I got the gynaecology consultant to put the coil in at the same time as my biopsy. 3 months on and you wouldn't know it was there. Had 2 days cramping and a little spotting for a few weeks. It hasn't affected my moods at all and that's what I was worried about. The thing is, you can try it, and if it doesn't work for you you can have it removed. You may be surprised like me. If you don't try then you will never know. I hope that's helped.
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Great to hear you have found it helpful and that it's not too painful. I must admit that it probably what puts me off the most...thankfully been told sedation is an option as I struggle to have a smear!
quote author=Sleepy123 link=topic=69329.msg943911#msg943911 date=1713382510]
I was always determined not to have a coil fitted as I didn’t like the thought of something plastic being inside of me.
After going through all the different options with a menopause specialist I gave in and decided to give it a go, and I’m so glad I did!
No longer have to worry about contraception or progesterone.
I just had a new one put in (as the date expired on the old one). Just took some Ibuprofen beforehand, and it was a bit uncomfortable but not unbearably painful!
I hope you find something which works for you x
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K45 I had my biopsy and coil fitting at the same time. It was uncomfortable and painful but having the 2 procedures done at the same time probably didn't help. It's good to know the option for sedation is there for you. The gynae staff were brilliant when I had my biopsy done they are so kind and put you at your ease. I hope all these positive comments help, and you find something that works for you
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Nelff - I'm sorry you had to go through the 2 procedures but glad the staff treating you were so kind and heped to put you at ease. Thanks to you and all the other feedback I feel it is definitely not something to be afraid of anymore. As you say, it can always just be removed if I decide it's not right. I've started to keep a diary of sleep/symptoms and hopefully will help see whether the HRT needs some tweaking after the 3 months. I also started turmeric and a higher dose D3. The turmeric is supposed to help the joint pain and sleep so trying to stay positive that things will keep improving. Thanks again for the reassurance & you have a lovely weekend :)