I had a coil fitted about 5 weeks ago. Reason being that although I have been sterilised, my periods became so heavy that I couldn't leave the house for 5 days each month - more like haemorrhages than periods and after intitial 5 day flood would just linger on for another week or so. Iron levels down and general health and emotional well being suffered.
Had exploratory op and waiting for results ( they took away womb lining to check) but consultant said it is common for wombs in women over 40 who have had kids to start playing up and coil ( mirena ) is commonly fitted to solve the problme of excessive bleeding.
He said that it would take 3-6 months for situation to improve and bleeding to become normal and said that some women don't even get periods anymore after the coil.
Problem is i've been bleeding since operation 5 weeks ago on and off . Not heavy but bright red fresh blood each day varying in degree.
Its just getting me down as although he said 3-6 months to stabilise I didn't expect to be bleeding for 5 weeks at a time.
So if you have had a Mirena coil fitted please come and talk to me about your periods and wehther they are continuous spotting or heavy or light post coil.
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If you have had a coil fitted please come and talk to me
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lisalisa · 17/11/2012 21:07
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