Mirena Coil

I had the mirena for 5 years and didn't realize it was causing horrible Sacroiliac Joint Pain (lower back) the whole time. Had it removed after doing quick research when I wanted to have another one inserted. It's one of the side effects. I don't think it's very common though. My pain is completely gone, aside from some mild stiffness if I don't exercise. I like to try to let others know, in case they have back pain too. It's hard to imagine that little device would cause so much pain, so I didn't even think of it for all that time.

I just went to my ob/gyn to talk about mirena. Since I have had issues with hormones and finding the "right" birth control pill I was a little nervous about putting something in me where it was a "procedure". My ob/gyn told me about nuva ring. She uses it and also another friend of mine who is an on/gyn uses it so I thought I would try it. So far so good! I like it because I don't have to remember to take it everyday (prob for me, working mom, 2 kids). You just put the ring in like a tampon and it stays in for a month. You can leave in for 3 weeks and take out for period or leave in for 4 weeks then replace for no period. Just a thought for another option. The nuva ring doesn't get as much press and it wasn't on my radar until my appt.

Hi B.,

I have a Mirena (I live in England) and love it! I have had it for 3 years (after my second child was born) and I've hardly noticed it. The insertion process is uncomfortable, but not painful - a bit like a clumsy smear - and then you just forget about it. I think they check it every 5 years or something like that. I don't have a period at all any more, which is fantastic! I do have occasional spotting, which is a bit annoying because it's not on a schedule like your period. It just kind of sneaks up on me. My neighbour, who is a GP and runs sexual health clinics inserting Mirenas also has one and she doesn't get her period at all, no spotting nothing.

Also, if you do decide to have another baby, you can have it removed and get pregnant again. Mine are 3 and 5. I'm done, but 39 is not too old to have another so if you decided you wanted to it would still be a possibility with the Mirena.

Good luck. D.

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Hi B.,

I have a Mirena (I live in England) and love it! I have had it for 3 years (after my second child was born) and I've hardly noticed it. The insertion process is uncomfortable, but not painful - a bit like a clumsy smear - and then you just forget about it. I think they check it every 5 years or something like that. I don't have a period at all any more, which is fantastic! I do have occasional spotting, which is a bit annoying because it's not on a schedule like your period. It just kind of sneaks up on me. My neighbour, who is a GP and runs sexual health clinics inserting Mirenas also has one and she doesn't get her period at all, no spotting nothing.

Also, if you do decide to have another baby, you can have it removed and get pregnant again. Mine are 3 and 5. I'm done, but 39 is not too old to have another so if you decided you wanted to it would still be a possibility with the Mirena.

Good luck. D.

I've had the copper IUD (Paraguard) for 8 years now. They last 10 years and NO hormones. I've been quite pleased with it - my periods were a little heavier but nothing I couldn't handle.

Of course I'm getting to the end of my time with it, so now I have to convince the hubby to get himself taken care of. Wish me luck!

I had the Mirena for 8 mos and HATED it! I had spotting, cramps, moody the whole time. I am very sensitive and hormones so maybe that is why but I had it taken out.

I just had it put in in December. So far so good. You will probably have some spotting for awhile, but other than that I can't complain. I just retread your question. Mine is Mirena IUD not a coil.

Just want to clarify for everyone else that coil is another term for IUD, used many years ago and still in other places like the UK.

I don't have personal experience with mirena (I went with the copper one and couldn't be happier), but in general I think iuds are great for most people. There will always be some that don't respond well, with mirena that is mostly regarding spotting, acne, and sometimes depression and weight gain. If you get one I would encourage you to plan on waiting at least 6 months after insertion to make any decisions on removal due to side effects, it can take awhile for your body to adjust and the spotting to subside.
I would recommend giving it a try, it is quite a nice thing to have such effective contraception with nothing to do/remember, and it is not permanent either.

Mirena is an IUD with a light dose of hormones.

The "coils" are with the Essure and Adiana procedures that block your fallopian tubes.

Which are you referring to?

essure is coils not Mirena IUDthey are not the same thing what exactly are you wanting?No more kids or the chance to have another?