Hi there,

Sadly I too have heard far more horror stories about the use of the Mirena as opposed to other methods of contraception. My GP and a few nurse friends also talk highy of this device but amazingly none of them have actually used it themselves . . . Personally I think that even though this is your choice I would strongly recommended doing some major reaseach on it by asking women who have ever had this device.

Cheers Kellz

Hi, I have one and I have to be perfectly honest and tell you I hate the thing! My doctor advised I have one as I am very fertile and I have had a blood clot. He felt that staying on the pill might be dangerous. I have had the Mirena IUD for nearly 2 years now. It was quite uncomfortable when it was implanted, which was in the doctor's clinic. I wouldn't say it was painfull but it wasn't very pleasant. Since that time I have not been able to keep a track of my periods as they are now random. Sometimes they are of a normal flow like they used to be but most of the time they are weaker but more frequent. I may have a period one week and then get another lighter one the next. I have had some discomfort from it from time to time. Certainly in the 3 months I had quite severe discomfort and was going to go and get it removed. Suddenly it seemed to stop so I persevered with it. Now I get discomfort randomly but not as severe as in those first 3 months. I have to admit that I won't have one again. I think it has affected my libido too as that seems to have waned since I've had it. Sorry to paint a poor picture, it's only my view. I would like to think that there are more women out there who find it the best form of contaception ever. But for me, it's not. I would rather take the risk of a blood clot than put up with another one of these.  

I had big problems with my mothly problems as well due to heavy bleeding and clots. The best thing i did was to get a hysterectomy and all my problems were gone . I know it may not be the best for everyone, but get a second opinion to see a specialist .

I have had it for 4 years...

and have had many side effects,, but all in all after 3 months it was fine....

but for some it can be opposite and i know personally when its time for it to come out, its staying out...

Hope u can decide whats going to work for you. and please minti mail me if u want to know more

xx cazza

I haven't had personal experience but someone on here was trying to warn against this product because of the bad side effects. I would search for the information in the advice or google because it didn't sound very nice some of the symptoms many had got from it.