Mirena Side Effects Are Destroying Relationships

Article by: Clare London

I know many women have the Mirena Coil and are perfectly ok with it. But be warned, it’s not compatible with all women and the Mirena side effects can be devastating.

I had the coil fitted because I fell pregnant while on the pill and we had an unplanned pregnancy. It wasn’t a problem as we had planned to have another child but not quite yet. Anyway, we thought it would be a good idea to change to something more reliable and I had the Mirena Coil fitted.

After the horrible process of having the coil fitted everything seemed fine; it took about four months for my periods to stop but it wasn’t uncomfortable and didn’t give me any problems. All appeared to be great, no periods, no mood swings and (here’s the bombshell) no libido and no energy.

I started getting tired more easily, often falling asleep during the day, which isn’t funny when you have three children under six years old to watch over. I started needing early nights and very much to my husband’s disappointment, not the kind of early nights we used to have before Mirena. I needed so much more sleep.

My husband and I had always had a great sex life up until I had the coil fitted. We had been together eight years and our sex life was better than ever until I had the Mirena Coil fitted. Obviously like every other parent having children changed our sex life a little but not a great deal. Just where and when changed but we still enjoyed a very active sex life until Mirena.

I visited the Doctor and she told me she had never heard of any problems with libido and suggested a blood test to check hormone levels, iron and thyroid glands. These all came back negative so she suggested HRT (Hormone Replacement Therapy). I was 34 years old. This of course was very depressing as my mother wasn’t on HRT and she was 54. I sat down with my husband and we discussed what to do.

My husband who was very supportive and understanding was convinced it was the Mirena Coil and I began to agree. So I had the offending item removed and went back on the pill. It took a few weeks for my body to get back to normal but it did and we are back to early nights for exercise rather than sleep.

In my opinion, it is ridiculous to suggest to a woman under forty that they should take HRT when blood tests show no problem and more than a little bit worrying. Do the medical companies have such a hold on our health services that we are given products that harm us so that we can be given more products to correct the side effects of the former?

How many couples have split over this? How many marriages have been put under huge strain due to the Mirena side effects that according to Medical Experts are in your head?
I haven’t listed all the Mirena side effects here because there are so many. You can find them on the internet easy enough. But if you are thinking of having or have had the Mirena Coil fitted please do some research and don’t let your Doctor tell you there aren’t any Mirena side effects, because the internet is littered with stories like mine. Let me know if you have had similar problems with Mirena side effects on my here; I would love to hear your story and it helps other people that have had similar issues.

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Endometriosis and Mirena Is it the Right Treatment for You?

By Shelley Ross

What is Mirena? It is a form of contraception and a type of Intrauterine Contraceptive Device, commonly known as IUD's or coils. Mirena is made up of light plastic, and is in the form of a T-shape. It is properly fitted and inserted into the womb by a doctor. It remains in place for a certain amount of time, and is then removed and a fresh Mirena coil is inserted.

How does Mirena work? As far as the benefits linked between controlling endometriosis and mirena treatment are concerned, mirena makes the bleeding during a menstrual cycle lighter than normal. This is achieved through the hormone levonorgestrel located on the mirena coil. Although Levonorgesterel is an ingredient also found in birth control pills, there is a much smaller dose in mirena.


Furthermore, levonorgesterel in mirena is distributed directly to the womb lining, which means there are no progesterone-like effects that can occur when the hormone travels through the blood stream as is the case with oral contraceptives.

What are the benefits? Studies have found that most women with endometriosis and mirena treatment have experienced the following benefits:

o Reduced dysmenorrhea (pain before and during menses)

o Reduced dyspareunia (pain during sexual intercourse)

o Reduces the risk of developing endometrial cancer

The reduction in pain is likely from limited blood loss during menses, which is due to the fact that blood can not build up because levonorgesterel prevents the womb from building up a lining.

Are there any negative side effects? Some people believe that endometriosis and mirena treatment is not a good match, due to the fact that it does increase the risk of developing benign, fluid filled ovarian cysts. Although not cancerous, these cysts can be quite painful when they break and lead to other complications.


Some other negative side effects that have been reported include:

o Change in menses (IE. Prolonged, frequent or heavy bleeding, spotting, irregular periods, painful periods, or no period at all)

o Weight gain

o Headache or migraine

o Moodiness

o Depression

o Nervousness

o Back pain

o Breast pain

o Vaginal discharge

o Acne

o Hair loss or growth

o Inflamed cervix

o Loss of libido

o Abdominal bloating

o Etc.

Remember, if you are taking mirena and experience any of the above symptoms or those not listed, contact your doctor or pharmacist right away.

Is mirena right for me? To help you decide if your symptoms of endometriosis and mirena treatment might be compatible, the following is information regarding women with health conditions who shouldn't use this treatment:

o History or severe headaches or migraine

o Past, current, or suspected cases of cancer, especially those stimulated by sex hormones, as well as cervical cancer, liver cancer, and leukemia.

o History of ovarian cysts

o Risk of heart disease

o Angina

o Hypertension

o Diabetes

o Epilepsy

o AIDS

o Past or current case of blood clots, or a blood disorder that increases the risk of blood clots

o Post-menopausal women who have shrunken wombs

o Pregnant women

o Uterine fibroids

o Infection in the uterus

o Etc.

If you have endometriosis and mirena treatment interests you, make sure you consult your health care provider for more information, and to find out if mirena is for you.

Shelley Ross also writes a free newsletter which if full of natural tips and methods to relieve Endo symptoms. Sign for for your free copy here: Free Endometriosis Newsletter http://www.treatendometriosis.com/?source=ez.

To find out more about endometriosis diagnosis http://www.treatendometriosis.com/endometriosis.html?source=ez and for information on endometriosis characteristics please visit Treat Endometriosis http://treatendometriosis.com/blog/2007/02/01/endometriosis-outside-the-uterus/?source=blog

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