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Hi Tracey,I'm interested in this - as I have been told today by my GP that I need to stop taking HRT, due to continuous bleeding, which I've had for the last 16 days. A friend has suggested a mirena coil - I understand this releases progesterone only, so do you also have to take oestrogen too (if you still have a womb)?
I couldn't get on with the Utrogestan and got a Mirena fitted, at that time i was one year post meno. I had daily spotting for the first 4.5 months but no other side effects so really pleased i went for it, will get it replaced when its due. I use Estrogel, three pumps a day.[/quoteAre you still spotting Tinkerbell, or has it all settled down now?
Hi thereI had a merina fitted 3 months ago and also have an evorel 50 patch. I was very nervous about possible side effects but luckily haven't had any It's great as there's no more monthly bleeds (was on a sequi regime tho post meno now at 51) - a recommendation for the merina from me!
Hi Tracey, I have had my mirena for the prog part of HRT after trying several other regimes and having heavy bleeding. I have had it for 2 months. In the first few weeks I experienced overwhelming tiredness and low mood, the GP said this can happen but should pass. I stuck it out and now feel much better, just wish I'd known this could happen I was really worried. My bleeding has already reduced and have now introduced 1 pump of estrogel, hopefully this will be right regime. Good luck with whatever you decide
Haven't had any spotting since it stopped after the 4.5 months and i have now had the Mirena for just over three years.
For me Mirena was an absolute hell. My heavy bleedings got worse, had awful cramps and then it punctured my cervix. Insertion was also very painful and had me bleeding for a month.About the levonorgestrel in it, personally I didn't noticed anything at all.But it seems that most people are satisfied on Mirena so perhaps its good for you.I'd advice you to be prepared for a painful insertion. I took a large dose of analgesics before the procedure but it didn't helped.