[salchic]

What other symptoms, apart from weight gain did you have? My doc says because it goes straight to the ovaries there are none so he said there is no need to take it out. I dont need it for contreception as I was steralised 20 yrs ago.

[cinbob]

cyst on the ovary,tiredness though that that could b my fibromyalgia.bloated ness, though again I suffer from that.Thrush.However I am more concerned about the weight thing. I did weigh 8 stone 5 now I am nearly 9 stone, which is a lot of weight to quickly put on for me. Im also moody, though any of these things could b just a coincidence I suppose. I am not using this for contraception either, just for getting rid of the awful periods that I had.

[shellbey30]

hi there i had the mirena fitted in sept 08 and have found my weight has went up massive amount even though i am watching my calories i only have 1500 a day and i excersize 3 times a week, my skin is really spotty, my scalp is flaky, i have headaches, no libido at all and tired all the time dont know if its coincidence but seems 2 b after i got this darn thing fitted only good thing is my periods are lighter, has nyone else got similar side effects and had it removed and has it improved im going mad here its a gr8 contraceptive becuase u get tht fat ur man wont go near u ha!!! xxx

[cinbob]

Yes, the Doctor told me it was not related but I figured as I was still suffering period pains and some bleeding all over the place I may as well take it out. My skin is oily, nothing works on it, the other systems could or could not be related but whatever I have had it taken out now,mayby it just does not agree with me as two other people I know love it.

[square28]

Mirena Coil

Hi guys - I have been reading your threads and have found them very useful...
I had the Mirena fitted a couple of months ago as I seem to be the most fertile person in history...haha, after 4 weeks I have put on nearly a stone despite my constant obsession with the gym and running around after 3 kids... My skin is spotty all the time, I am feeling very very low and have been ever since I had it fitted and I am in constant pain with it...

I do think this was caused directly by the Mirena as before I had it fitted I was a size 8/10 and now im a 12 and my diet/exercise regime has not changed one bit... In my opinion its excellent contraception in respect that I feel to fat and totally unsexy to go near a man....

I have spoken with a few friends/family members about this and a couple of them experienced similar symptons from the coil, so I wonder why the doctor wouldnt explain these points to patients so they can decide whether they want to feel this way.. My symptons were so apparent that I was paranoid I had managed the immaculate conception, as my stomach looks as though I am 5 months pregnant, my skin is oily and totally spotty, I suffer from bad backaches/ painful breasts and there was me thinking people had this fitted to avoid pregnancy and those symptons ....lol

I am 27 years old and although I have 3 kids, I have always kept in very good shape up until I had this fitted - I am having mine removed next week for some surgery I have to have done, but will not be having it refitted - I would never recommend this to anyone - especially younger women as it really does mess up your body... I have also previously had the copper coil fitted, which I didnt get on with either as one period would last 2 weeks and it was heavier than I have ever had a period before and with that came painful effects...

[cinbob]

It is strange as the doctors are adamant that the coil does not put on weight I can not remember Y but it did sound like it made sense. I do think that mayby some of us are just unlucky with it, as I know 2 people on it that are happy and appear not to have the symptoms that I did.\I did find the depo injection did the same so clearly it does affect people differently.
\interesting u say about the oily skin as I work in the beauty industry and my skin is so oily even with products that has not affected it before.
I have hasd it taken out now and I am awaiting to see a specialist as I have developed cysts on the ovary.So I still remain in pain and bleed so often.just back to square one !. Oh and still a size 12 instead of 8.!!!!

[smtambay]

Hi
I have my mirena coil fitted 8 months ago. I used combined oral contraceptive pills for 9 years. I really like the mirena coil initially as i didn't have spotting, no period, i didn't seem to have problems with weight gain, my sex life is much much better as compared to before. But recently, i have noticed that i'm having a very bad mood swing. i used to be a calm and patient person, but now I tend to get annoyed and angry quite easily especially at home. i noticed that i'm shouting often, and by doing so, i get really frustrated and disappointed of myself as i didn't want to be a mean person especially to my 9 year old daughter whose also noticing my bad mood. i'm starting to hate myself. it just came to my mine that it maybe the mirena coil as since i had it i noticed the mood swings getting worst. i want to ask if anyone has experienced the same problem? i would like my mirena coil removed but i don't want to go back to OCP? is there any alternative contraceptive that i can use?

[EmmaB]

Mirena Coil

Hi,
This is my first post - hope I got it right.

I have had my Mirena Coil in since Merch '07 after having gynea surgery. I too have experienced many of the side-effects listed on this blog. Now I have realised that I am not going 'mad' and there are other women out there experiencing the same - i am seriously considering having it taken out.
My concern is that removal won't make a massive difference to - my weight, mood swings, headaches SEX DRIVE etc, and then I will have all that to contend with plus my original problems. Can anybody who has had it removed shed some light on this for me???
Many thanks

[leeannb]

Mirena coil

I am having a coil fitted on the reccomendation of my doctor as I have an implanon implant fitted at the moment. I have terrible mood swings with the implant so much I actually hate myself sometimes. Reading some posts though I am worried that these wont stop. Has anybody had any good experiences with the coil at all?

[snow_kiwi]

Mirena Coil Turmoil!

Hi ladies,

I have experienced the weight gain although no lower back problems.

I have tried every type of contraceptive due to hormone sensitivy issues . I am allergic to condoms and aneamic thus the copper coil was a no go. So my GP thought Marina would be the best solution. It is 9 months down the track and I have noticed the follow:
* bleed for the first 2 months
* odd period timing 2 weeks every 2 months or 1 week every 5 weeks
* put on 1-2 kg
* got a lot of pimples on my chest
* discharge has changed
* smell different ( I have no STI's)
* bleed after sex sometimes
* little or no libio which has played a significant roll in current relationship (of previously happy 3 years) drama.

I was told that everything after the 6-9 month period should settle down but I am on my way to get the awful coil removed. I just don't think it is worth it!