Gill C Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 I know it's a very personal topic but I haven't been on the pill for years as we struggled to have Nathan but post SAH I need to take some form of birth control. The last time I was on the pill it didn't agree with me so was thinking of mirena coil but that has added hormones so wondered if anyone had used it post SAH & if so how did you get on with it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayKay Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 (sorry guys - look away now!!!) Never looked back! Well, I had it put in under general anaesthetic about 3 years ago, after hesitating for a long time because people said you can bleed more at first. It took a while to settle but then I stopped bleeding completely which is wonderful. No periods. Yay!! See what your doc says, but I love my Mirena x PS the hormones are localised in the uterus so it's not like taking the pill in that respect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 14, 2010 Share Posted August 14, 2010 Although not had SAH (partner has) I have had the mirena in for around 3 years now. For me it was for the dreaded menopause and all that comes with it. I had it done in my Docs surgery and although uncomfortable having it done I would not hesitate to have it in again if I needed. Hopefully in two years I will not longer be in need After the initial first few months havent looked back no more PMS or periods (Sorry gents) poppy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallym25 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 I've never even heard of it, but ..no periods.. Can't be any bad in that. I will be looking that up tomorrow. Sally xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Mario Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 My Daughter had this coil in place for about 9 years, no periods, she said it was wonderfull. The only problem was, as it was left much longer than it should have been she had to have a GA to have it removed, well and truly embedded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill C Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Thanks ladies, I think I will give it a go. Was on the pill after having Nathan & was told to take it back to back & it really messed my system up, don't want to go there again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Hi Gill I've had the Merina in place for about 6 years now - not had a period since. It should be changed every 5 years but hubby has "been done":crazy: so now I only use it to control periods - ie I don't have them and haven't had them since I had it put it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallym25 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Does anyone know if there's an age limit like with the pill. Is 47 too ancient? :redface: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill C Posted August 15, 2010 Author Share Posted August 15, 2010 Sally not sure on age limits but I was on it at 40 without any questions asked & am overweight). I haven't heard of anyone being refused it due to age either. It's worth asking fo it if it agrees with you?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 If it's any help I am 50 and it was no problem:-D poppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sallym25 Posted August 15, 2010 Share Posted August 15, 2010 Thanks Poppy. My sister and I were only talking last week about how great it would be to not have periods any more. Am asking my GP first time I,m there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill C Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share Posted August 16, 2010 (edited) After having really bad period pain this month I am now decided the coil is for me, I felt so rought yesterday (sick & sore) that i'm not letting it ruin anything ever again! I've made the call & waiting for them to ring back with an appointment as there is a waiting list!! Edited August 16, 2010 by bagpuss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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