Joined at December 2022
I wish this had worked for me. I'm organising getting it removed now. I LOVED that it's non-hormonal, however, I'm in a lot of pain a lot of the month so it's making my mental health bad because of that. It is exhausting being in pain. If you suffer from bad period cramping - get on Mefenamic Acid. It is AMAZING!!!! This completely sorted the intense period cramps, miracle tablet. If this was the only problem, I'd be keeping it in. However, for me I got insane, extreme bloating and constipation after having it fitted that would leave me in agony every cycle. I also began to have ovulation spotting after having it fitted - not a dealbreaker, just annoying. But I do now get ovulation pain too. With my longer periods, and the ovulation pain, I am in pain for about half the month which just isn't sustainable. The fitting was painful but the clinic where I had it done were amazing - I highly recommend going to a SH clinic rather than a GP. I wish this had worked out for me, I'm going to use condoms for a few months after getting it out to let my body have space to breathe and then re-assess what my best options are.
Time used
6 - 12 months
Still using
Mood
Somewhat negative
Skin
No change
Sex drive
Reduced
Weight
Don't know
Bleeds
Heavier
Spotting
No experience provided
Mood
Don't know
Skin
Don't know
Sex drive
Don't know
Weight
Don't know
Cycle return to normal
18 months - 3 years
No side effects provided