Problems with Mirena Coil?

[fifiscazziemom]

Hiya,

Has anyone noticed problems with the Mirena Coil? Stuff like severe depression, feeling like just giving up, hair loss, weight gain despite a healthy diet, zero libido???

[chris]

Hi
I have had nothing but problems with it. I had it put in last Sept and I am trying to get it removed but can't get in to see my gyn untill mid Jan.

I have Depression already, but the hair loss (I thought was my anti depressants) I have, I also have, pain, bleeding (the more activity I do the more bleeding I get), headaches, and I can't seem to loose weight even though I am eating healthy and doing all the right things (I a have gained a couple of kg not lost them), I am also getting fluid retention.

I regret getting it put in, I didn't want it in the first place but my gyn told me that it was my last resort.
Some women have great outcomes but for me it wasn't a good outcome.
Take care
Chris

[fifiscazziemom]

Hey Chris,

Same side effects as me for the most part--no headaches or pain, but the weight gain and inability to lose it and my hair loss is significant. Fortunately I have really thick hair, but not anymore. I thought it would be a godsend--light to no periods and not having to think about taking a pill, but it's been a mess for me too. I am getting it taken out next week after about two months.

Why did your doctor say it was your last resort?

B

[widdly]

I am geting mirena inserted on TUesday, it is my last resort too, it seems that oestrogen makes me go crazy, so all of the pills are out, have tried nearly all of em anyway. Because I was so happy and calm during pregnancy and breastfeeding (which produces Progesteron, the hormone in Mirena) OB thinks its my best bet. If this doesnt work Im in trouble. DH will need to get the snip but also OB is still gonna have to try and sort out my hormones.

[Miss E]

I am geting mirena inserted on TUesday, it is my last resort too, it seems that oestrogen makes me go crazy, so all of the pills are out, have tried nearly all of em anyway. Because I was so happy and calm during pregnancy and breastfeeding (which produces Progesteron, the hormone in Mirena) OB thinks its my best bet. If this doesnt work Im in trouble. DH will need to get the snip but also OB is still gonna have to try and sort out my hormones.

Sorry to hijack this thread, but widdly have you considered other progesterone based contraceptions? I'm not an expert but I believe that both the mini pill and also implanon are both progesterone only... anyway just a thought...

[widdly]

miss E - thanks heaps for your suggestions mini pill I dont want cause I never end up taking it properly. Implanon Im too scared to get put in and my sister had a really awful time with one so that really puts me off too. I like Mirena cause its at the site, supposedly less side effects. Thanks again!