Merina Coil - do you have one and if so, what have been your experiences with it?

Question

I currently have a copper t coil and have experienced various problems with it including excessive blood loss and, most recently, bleeding for in excess of 6 weeks.

Although my current coil has a life expectancy of 8 years, I've had mine for 5 years and it has been suggested by a Dr for me to have it removed and replaced with a Merina.

I don't fare well with hormones, the combined pill gave me such serious headaches that I used to be on the verge of blacking out. The progesterone only pill left me feeling out of sorts and at the mercy of vicious mood swings. The Dr explained that the Merina doesn't have the same effect as the oral contraceptives as the hormone is delivered directly to the uterus and very little of the hormone is absorbed into the blood stream. She thinks I won't experience the same side effects as the oral pill but I would like to hear from people that have used, or are currently using the Merina and what their experiences of it are (good or bad)

Answer 1

I have the Mirena. I didn't like the effects the pill had on me. I hated the world while on the pill. The only issue I have had with Mirena is spotting off and on. I love it. No more painful heavy periods, and no PMS. I think you will be pleased switching.

Good luck!!