The Coil to help reduce heavy periods?

Women's health
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Hi ladies, Just would like to know if any of you has had the coil fitted in perimenopause because of heavy period? Was it a good success? Was it painful to have it fitted? I am 49 with heavy periods and at my Gynae appointment today, the Doctor suggested having coil fitted. Any advise? Thanks x

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hi hunni yep i had a mirena coil fitted and it certainly helped me. In some women periods stop altogether but I just had tiny periods once fitted which was such a relief after such heavy ones.
I didnt find it painful personally but we all have different pain barriers. it was a shade uncomfortable I would say but only for a few seconds so its more than worth it to get the relief of lighter periods.
good luck today, try to relax and youll be fine.
take care xxx

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Thank you Louise25018, that’s reassuring to hear your feedback. Not due to have it fitted for another 3 weeks, but just wanted to hear of any experiences. Definitely worth considering x

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Does it help with painful periods as well?

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Hiya :slight_smile: I had x2 Mirena coils fitted over a 10 year period (excuse the pun!!!) I found them absolutly fine :slight_smile: Periods became very light and then stopped completely :slight_smile:
Little bit uncomfortable when fitting them but didn’t stop me from working a night shift :slight_smile: I was 47 when I had the last one removed and didn’t get a period at all after that!! Bang straight into full blown menapause :frowning: Hope this helps?

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Hi Linda, thanks for replying. Yes, I heard someone else saying that when their coil was removed, they never had another period :slight_smile: I will definitely consider it if it will lighten my periods. Was it painful to have fitted? My womb has a bit of a tilt!

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Hi AnnieL4 sorry for delay in reply - have been away for few days…
Ok so yes it was uncomfortable but not really painful when it was fitted and I also have a tilted uterus - try to relax as much as you can - think lovely thoughts etc its over and done quite quickly :slight_smile: I personally think its the best thing since sliced bread :slight_smile: Good luck!

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Lol… ok, You have me convinced :slight_smile: It’s worth trying I think, anything better than really heavy periods! Thanks x