Hi there, I'm looking for advice on the Mirena coil!?

Question

I chose to come off the pill before my ex husband and I decided to have my daughter (she's 5 now) because the pill turned me in to a blubbering psycho. After Katie I had the coil fitted and have suffered with periods and pain from hell every month. My Family Planing clinic suggested Mirena. I had it fitted on 2/10/06 and I'm still spotting and cramping, which I belive is the norm, but this last week I have been snappy, irratable, moody, crying at loo roll adverts, snapping at my boyfriend for helping me and at my daughter, the poor loves dont know what's up with me. I'm not stressed or troubled, in fact life is great. I know that the hormone in Mirena is low but maybe its not agreeing with me?! I really want to shout, scream and cry at everyone right now and I feel like I'm loosing my grip on reality!!! Can any one help... Please

Answer 1

I have had Mirena for almost 3 years now. In the beginning, I was plagued with spotting, cramping, and just feeling completely out of wack. After about a year, it seemed as though my body adjusted to it, and now I am great. No more irritability, spotting, or cramping. I dont even get my period anymore (which is wonderful). The thing I did notice is that I sometimes get more moody during the time I am about to get my "period". Even though I dont menstruate anymore, I still ovulate and get PMS symptoms that seem to be eggagerated by Mirena. I think that might be what you are experiencing.
There are some people that do experience trouble with Mirena, but I think that a lot of it has to do with people expecting a miracle birth control when there really is none. My advice to you is to stick it out. you will feel better once your body completely adjusts, and you will be glad that you chose it.

Answer 2

Wow, I feel badly for you. I have had the Mirena for 7 months, and besides some slight off and on cramping and light spotting, I'm having no problems at all. I don't even have a period anymore. (And I'm not pregnant, and I did call the doctor when the periods didn't come)

Have you talked to your doctor about this? Perhaps the Mirena is just not for you. Have you tried other things, like Nuva ring, diaphragms, and just plain old condoms? Sorry I can't be much help.

Answer 3

I agree with the first answer. It took a while to get on track, but once it did, my period stopped and I felt fine. Had it in for 3 or 4 years. it was great! Had it removed and got pregnant almost immediately, so had no side-effects after removal.

I say give it some time and explain to your boyfriend what's going on. hopefully, he'll be understanding.