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Rated 3.4

18 reviews

Every 6 years

Frequency

Over 99%

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Effect on fertility

Rated 3.6

494 reviews

Every 6 years

Frequency

Over 99%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Levosert coil ingredients

Main hormones in Levosert coil

Androgenic progestogen


Mirena coil ingredients

Main hormones in Mirena coil

Androgenic progestogen

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Benefits: What this contraceptive can help with

Adenomyosis

Endometriosis

Heavy periods

Period pain

Menopause

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Period pain

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Levosert coil reviews

18 reviews

Used for 5 - 8 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  17th Sep 23

  •  Still using

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.

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Jul 23

  •  Still using

My emotions feel slightly muted and sex drive decrease


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  30th Jun 23

  •  Still using

I got the Levosert fitted 10 days ago so can't comment on longer term side effects but so far haven't noticed any except for the first few days after fitting. I was worried about how much it would hurt as I haven't had children and am very petite (not sure if that makes a difference). The fitting itself was painful, but it was over so quickly it was definitely worth it. I think there were 2 or 3 times during the procedure where I felt intense pain but each of these lasted literally a few seconds each. I had 3-5 days of discomfort similar to period pains/back ache afterwards and feeling a bit rubbish as a result, but nothing awful (not worth a day off work). I had some bleeding after the fitting and some weird solid white grissle stuff coming out for a couple of days. Since then I've felt absolutely fine physically. I couldn't feel the strings (tried as soon as I got home and everyday after for a week), which I was worried about. I went back to the clinic for them to check. They said its fine but the combination of my short fingers and (newly discovered!) high up left sided cervix means I am unlikely to be able to feel them. That's the only thing that bothers me slightly as you're supposed to check the strings every month. Knowing it lasts 6 years is great and I wish I'd got it years ago


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Used for 5 - 8 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  17th Sep 23

  •  Still using

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.


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Used for 12 - 18 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Jul 23

  •  Still using

My emotions feel slightly muted and sex drive decrease


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  30th Jun 23

  •  Still using

I got the Levosert fitted 10 days ago so can't comment on longer term side effects but so far haven't noticed any except for the first few days after fitting. I was worried about how much it would hurt as I haven't had children and am very petite (not sure if that makes a difference). The fitting itself was painful, but it was over so quickly it was definitely worth it. I think there were 2 or 3 times during the procedure where I felt intense pain but each of these lasted literally a few seconds each. I had 3-5 days of discomfort similar to period pains/back ache afterwards and feeling a bit rubbish as a result, but nothing awful (not worth a day off work). I had some bleeding after the fitting and some weird solid white grissle stuff coming out for a couple of days. Since then I've felt absolutely fine physically. I couldn't feel the strings (tried as soon as I got home and everyday after for a week), which I was worried about. I went back to the clinic for them to check. They said its fine but the combination of my short fingers and (newly discovered!) high up left sided cervix means I am unlikely to be able to feel them. That's the only thing that bothers me slightly as you're supposed to check the strings every month. Knowing it lasts 6 years is great and I wish I'd got it years ago


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Mirena coil reviews

494 reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5 days ago

  •  Still using

I had the IUS Mirena fitted just over a week ago and it is the worst decision. I am now deeply regretting it. After being put on a waitlist for it due to painful periods, an appointment became available. I did some initial research through the NHS website and in the appointment, the Dr ran through a few things. The insertion was honestly awful. It took ages and hurt a lot. I came home in agony and felt the worst cramps of my life for the rest of the day. Since then I've had my period and it's again been the worst. Cramping, lower back pain, feeling like I need to urinate a lot, heavy pressure on my tummy and bladder. My period was also more painful than ever and I'm still bleeding. Fed up and now willing to wait months and months like so many women for it to possibly settle (but judging by most reviews and conversations with women who have it, it rarely works as the doctors say it will). They also put me on a 3-day course of antibiotics when I called to say what was happening. They think I have an infection but no one has cared to see me in person. Once the course is over, I am booking the first appointment to have it removed.


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 weeks ago

  •  Stopped using

Having the more a coil inserted is still to this day the most painful experience I have ever endured. I nearly passed out and I'm horrified I wasn't told local anaesthetic was an option until afterwards because the doctor felt sorry for me. I got some cramping after that but ainknew that was normal, but it never fully went away. Then I noticed I got cramping pain during sex that prevented me from climax. It was awful. I even had a vaginal ultrasound to check it was in the right position and apparently there was nothing out of place. After 9 months of putting up with random stabbing pelvic pain and it killing my sex drive, I got it removed. The doctor said it seemed like my cervix was really clamping down on it when she removed it. I am never letting anyone put anything through my cervix ever again. Horrific experience start to finish.


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Used for 5 - 8 yr
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  31st Oct 23

  •  Still using

My insertion was painful, when I get it in again I will get more painkillers or ask to be under anaesthetic. If I could tell anyone considering this contraception one thing, I would say don't let that put you off. I mostly don't get my period which is absolutely fantastic, I might get it once every 6 months. When I do get them, they're not as painful or bloody as I used to get them without the IUS in. I don't get PMS symptoms anywhere as severe and I feel like it improved my mood in general. I don't have to remember to take anything which was my deciding factor in choosing this. It also helps that it is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5 days ago

  •  Still using

I had the IUS Mirena fitted just over a week ago and it is the worst decision. I am now deeply regretting it. After being put on a waitlist for it due to painful periods, an appointment became available. I did some initial research through the NHS website and in the appointment, the Dr ran through a few things. The insertion was honestly awful. It took ages and hurt a lot. I came home in agony and felt the worst cramps of my life for the rest of the day. Since then I've had my period and it's again been the worst. Cramping, lower back pain, feeling like I need to urinate a lot, heavy pressure on my tummy and bladder. My period was also more painful than ever and I'm still bleeding. Fed up and now willing to wait months and months like so many women for it to possibly settle (but judging by most reviews and conversations with women who have it, it rarely works as the doctors say it will). They also put me on a 3-day course of antibiotics when I called to say what was happening. They think I have an infection but no one has cared to see me in person. Once the course is over, I am booking the first appointment to have it removed.


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 weeks ago

  •  Stopped using

Having the more a coil inserted is still to this day the most painful experience I have ever endured. I nearly passed out and I'm horrified I wasn't told local anaesthetic was an option until afterwards because the doctor felt sorry for me. I got some cramping after that but ainknew that was normal, but it never fully went away. Then I noticed I got cramping pain during sex that prevented me from climax. It was awful. I even had a vaginal ultrasound to check it was in the right position and apparently there was nothing out of place. After 9 months of putting up with random stabbing pelvic pain and it killing my sex drive, I got it removed. The doctor said it seemed like my cervix was really clamping down on it when she removed it. I am never letting anyone put anything through my cervix ever again. Horrific experience start to finish.


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Used for 5 - 8 yr
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  31st Oct 23

  •  Still using

My insertion was painful, when I get it in again I will get more painkillers or ask to be under anaesthetic. If I could tell anyone considering this contraception one thing, I would say don't let that put you off. I mostly don't get my period which is absolutely fantastic, I might get it once every 6 months. When I do get them, they're not as painful or bloody as I used to get them without the IUS in. I don't get PMS symptoms anywhere as severe and I feel like it improved my mood in general. I don't have to remember to take anything which was my deciding factor in choosing this. It also helps that it is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  28th Oct 23

  •  Stopped using

For me, having the Mirena inserted initially was very painful and I had bad cramping for several days after. I really liked not having to take a pill every day and my skin also improved. Unfortunately, I bled constantly for the 8 months I had the Mirena, and my cramps got worse while I was on it. It also caused pain during sex, so I ultimately had it removed.


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  23rd Oct 23

  •  Still using

Before the Mirena Coil I was using the pill, but I wanted to come off it as I felt it negatively affected my mood, and I didn’t like having to remember to take it all the time. This was when I switched to to coil. Insertion was really painful but I wasn’t given any pain relief aside from numbing gel. I tried to ask about it, but was told by the nurses that it wouldn’t make any difference. I think the pain really varies from person to person. After insertion I felt really sick and faint and had to lie down a lot. The cramping lasted for a couple of days and then eased up. Since then, I only get cramping when I have a period. My periods are now a bit all over the place, but they are gradually becoming further apart which is nice. I’m hoping they will stop altogether soon. I really like not having to think or worry about contraception now and I do think my mood is better than it was on the pill. On balance, I would recommend the coil and think that it is less of a faff than the pill, but insertion was tough. Definitely ask about pain relief before getting it done :)


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Used for 3 - 5 yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  11th Oct 23

  •  Stopped using

I loved the coil. I had minimal hormonal side affects compared to the pill and the implant. I stopped having my period which for me was a bonus. It was also great not having to think about contraception for so long. I would highly recommend the coil. I would suggest speaking with a gynaecologist if you have any side affects as some medications can cause them to be worse.


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Used for 5 - 8 yr
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st Sep 23

  •  Stopped using

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.


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Used for 3 - 5 yr
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  18th Sep 23

  •  Still using

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!


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
41 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  10th Sep 23

  •  Still using

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


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
45 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  7th Sep 23

  •  Still using

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


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