[Anonymous]

Please keep this post anonymous or else delete it, thanks

(I have used the search function and looked at the sticky, just wondering if I could get any more info out of you guys)

So I have had problems with the pill causing migraines and went to the doctor today and had a really long talk about all my options. She has suggested that I get the Mirena IUS coil thing. It's the copper free one I think.

I am not sexually active so I am really afraid that the whole procedure of having it put in will hurt.

I've googled for peoples experiences on it and all I can find is horrible negative comments and stories. Now I am scared! I haven't made an appointment to get one fitted yet.

I just wondered if anyone had any experiences/knows anyone who has had an experience that they could share with me?

Thank you all in advance

[*CottonCandy*]

Hi..ive heard that the mirena coil is very effective if you suffer painful or heavy periods and also for contraceptive reasons obvs! I know quite a few people that have got it and they dont actualy get there period anymore jus a light spotting kinda one every 6 months or something.

Its meant to be quite uncomfortable and painful to get put in if you havent have children yet

[Anonymous]

My girlfriend's currently trying to get this as she's disagreed with 6 or 7 different pills, she's got an appointment to be "measured"...

Makes me glad to be a man really....

[Anonymous]

I have it, had it fitted when I went on a low dose of Roaccutane, as one of my 2 forms of contraception.

Its supposed to be the "Rolls Royce" of iuds, never had any problems, neither have a couple of friends who have it, just lucky I guess.

[Anonymous]

Originally Posted by Anonymous

I have it, had it fitted when I went on a low dose of Roaccutane, as one of my 2 forms of contraception.

Its supposed to be the "Rolls Royce" of iuds, never had any problems, neither have a couple of friends who have it, just lucky I guess.

Thanks for the reply was it horrible when they put it in?

[Anonymous]

Originally Posted by *CottonCandy*

Hi..ive heard that the mirena coil is very effective if you suffer painful or heavy periods and also for contraceptive reasons obvs! I know quite a few people that have got it and they dont actualy get there period anymore jus a light spotting kinda one every 6 months or something.

Its meant to be quite uncomfortable and painful to get put in if you havent have children yet

Yeah that's what the doctor told me too

I am just very worried about the possible discomfort at first having it fitted. I mean, the hole in the cervix of a woman who hasn't given birth is about the size of a pencil lead and the coil has got to be at least a centimetre in diameter. *has emotional breakdown*

[*CottonCandy*]

Originally Posted by Anonymous

Yeah that's what the doctor told me too

I am just very worried about the possible discomfort at first having it fitted. I mean, the hole in the cervix of a woman who hasn't given birth is about the size of a pencil lead and the coil has got to be at least a centimetre in diameter. *has emotional breakdown*

Try and find out if anyone you know has it and ask them about there experiance..my friend whos 17 got it for her heavy periods and she got an infection, my doctor said young girls can get it..but it can be cleared easy with antibiotics..ive been offfered to get the coil but i cant take antibiotics and cant stand pain! so not sure..but there are pros, you dont have to think about contraception, its more effective than the pill, you may not get periods or they will be lighter and not as sore.

[Anonymous]

I had one fitted, but wasput to sleep for it. This was because a woman who hasnt had a child has a closed cervix and many cannot handle a coil being put in. Having it is a dream. No more pain EVER, but you take a few months to settle into it, i was bleeding for 3 months and then i have had nothing since. If it is the best option stick it out as it is worth it. And talk to the doc about a mild sedative to ease the discomfort.