Hormonal coil (IUS) side effects

I had 2 Mirena coils - first one for 4.5 years. I was advised to have it by an gynaecologist after having had removal of abnormal cells. Insertion for me was very painful but everyone is different (and possibly my cervix was inflamed still). I wish someone had advised me to take painkillers beforehand. First 3-4 months I had a lot of bleeding and painful cramps and some headaches but after this settled I only ever had spotting. No other side effects like change in mood/weight/sex drive etc so was brilliant! Unfortunately, after 4.5 years I started to get heavy and long periods so I got a new one fitted. Insertion second time round wasn’t comfortable but was better. I had some cramping but not as heavy bleeding like before and went back to spotting. After 2 years the heavy/long periods came back so I got it removed. Overall I’d say I was very happy on it and would definitely recommend. Everyone is different and even what suits you at some point can change over the years so sadly it’s a bit of trial and error.

Overall it's been a really positive experience (excluding the insertion). I've noticed my PMS get worse in the last 12-18months although not sure if this relates to the coil. It's had the least impact on my mental health of all contraception which is the biggest positive for sure!

Had the mirena then swapped to levosert on coil change as it was the first line, fittings are not pleasant however to have it every 5-6 years it's manageable and worth it for only occasional spotting and endometriosis symptom control. No more heavy and painful periods requiring strong pain relief. I would always recommend. Life changing.

I have just had this done after reading reviews I was a bit scared however yes the insertion was not the best feeling in the world apart from 3 sharp twinges which my doctor warned me about it was fine . I spotted a small amount that day and now day 2 no pain and no spotting

I enjoyed the convenience of the coil, not having to worry about a heavy period (and sometimes no period at all) and not having to worry about taking a pill each morning, which was just extra difficult when travelling through different time zones for work. However, the coil caused me excruciating pain every 2 weeks (I assume this was during ovulation and again when I'd have my period) with a lingering pain on other days of the mouth that left me feeling nauseous most days. After multiple doctors appointments, external and internal scans and a biopsy I decided to have the coil removed. I pain was going almost instantly.

Since I've had this put in I have put weight on my periods have more or less stopped I'm very bloated and I'm suffering with cramps

My Cramps are AWFUL on this. Been on it 6 months and getting it taken out soon. I couldn’t cope with it. Everything else was fine. Got a few more spots but

Having it put in was, in all honesty, excruciating. But then I was refused pain relief beforehand. Pain continued to be horrendous for over 2 weeks. Called doctor multiple times during this time but as my temperature was normal they said “it would settle”. Ongoing pain/discomfort for first 2 months (made endo symptoms worse, particularly bladder pain). On month 4 now, still experiencing the same pain during ovulation/period as before but with very light flow, mainly spotting that occurs throughout the month. Constant cystitis symptoms. Sex more painful than before (when I even feel up for it, my drive has disappeared) Giving it one more month before asking for it to be removed.

I’m writing this the day after getting the mirena coil put in. The pain I experienced while getting it placed isn’t comparable to anything I’ve ever experienced. It didn't disappear until a few hours ago today. The pain didn’t last a few seconds like they said it would. It stayed and lingered for over 24 hours. I felt like I was going to puke or pass out from the pain all day after getting it done. Also they told me my cervix was hard to find and that it was curved round a corner. I’m so paranoid that I’m going to be one of these people who I’ve been reading about whose side effects never go away or get worse. Praying this all calms down soon

The GP did not give any information when i changed this this could from copper. It has made my periods less painful and heavy but im struggling with sore breast that have got bigger and mood swings, which i didn't have on the copper coil its sad that we have choose from side effects