I’m a doctor in gynaecology and mirenas are great!! Horror stories are spread over social media but the VAST majority have a brilliant result! It’s almost frustrating at work when trying to recommend them, because so many patients are adverse to the idea of coils as they have heard only bad stories. No one who has a great time with a mirena shouts about it, so that’s not the narrative that is heard. Regardless of your experience (but particularly if good) I think it could be so valuable to be on social media!
@@lisaban5095 if your problem is heavy/irregular periods the implant is probably less predictable than the mirena at stopping periods/making them lighter - I would recommend having a chat with a sexual health/contraception nurse or GP because everyone’s priorities are different and they can discuss which one would be best for you :)
I have a had Mirena for 6 months. Then had an ultra sound and the sonographer said it’s laying low. Should I get it taken out and replaced.? My Doctor says it’s fine even if laying low it just needs to be in there he said. but I’m not so sure
I just had mine inserted 9 weeks ago. At my check, my GYN can't find my strings. I had a ultrasound on Thursday. I'm waiting for those results. I've been bleeding everyday since they did the procedure. Now I'm having horrible lower back pain, cramping on the lower left side, and I just feel like crap. Pretty much blah 😔 I hope the strings are just coiled, but man! I feel like you, just putting up with everything you have been through! I am praying for the best for you!!!
I had the merina coil fitted 3 years ago and it changed the game in terms of physical period symptoms - heavy! And also it helped my mood, energy and generally gave me my life back. I really hope it works for you Zanna. You deserve it xx
Thank you for sharing. Struggling with my periods at the moment and your stories make me feel like I’m not on my own. You’ve inspired me to seek help and not put up with them! Thank you!!! 🙌
Big hug for you Zanna❤️ I had two Mirena coils when I was in my early twenties. I‘m forty now with three childrens and I really think it was the best way for me. I hope it will be a good experience for you too.
So happy for you that you found a solution that suits you! I had the Mirena coil too and my bleeding stooped completely. Since I took It out I only Have very light bleeding. 🙏
Zanna, the mirena coil changed my life, after initial discomfort it caused me know issues. I have endometriosis, which was diagnosed late after lots of misdiagnosis, the result being I am now sadly unable to carry a child. But I am at last pain and period free. It will change your life. X
Omg so so so happy that you are opening about it !!!! Thank you for talking about it especially as a “healthy person”, I have endometrioses and everyone just says “my friend lost weight/changed diet/started doing sport/etc and it got resolved” It’s soooo not the case for everyone, I tried it and nothing changes, I got the coil as well and the adenomyosis (another condition I have which is the cause of my heavy bleeding) got much better, the pain of Endo is still bad. It really is so sad that that medicine doesn’t understand “basic stuff” that so many woman have. I mean the population is 50/50 at the moment 😭😭😭
Ohhhhhhhhhh I just saw the end of the video and it will be ok !!!! It will be great, if you get a 1 year or 5 years with this coil, it will be a relief and you will be able to enjoy the life in an easier way !!!! The last sentences is soooo important!!! We do deserve to enjoy our life and not just think “it’s just a period all woman deal with it”, well done you !!!!! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 everything will work even better for you than you think !
Using tampons or period cups could take the coil out because of suction/pulling, so I use reusable period pads! Also sustainable 💚 I’m glad you’re taking care of yourself It’s so important! I hope you’ll get better 🤗
I 1000% support you Zana!! 💛💛💛 Thank you for being so open about this! As someone who struggles with hormones and periods (I have PCOS) I think it's really important that we share our experiences. I really want this to work out for you, you deserve to have freedom from all that discomfort!! 💛💛💛
As girls we grow up believing that we have to accept the pain of periods. I always had heavy periods as a teenager, I even passed out once, I just put up with it. Then in my early 30s I remember the pain being so bad that I sat and cried at my desk in the office. I eventually got the courage up to see a gynaecologist and she told me I had a myoma (fibroid) the size of a grapefruit. I had to have an open c section to get the damn thing out! I also have endometriosis and the Mirena has kept it all under control. It’s now time to replace it and I’m bricking it as when it was put in I was under!
Hi there. I’ve got a 7cm submucosal in the uterine cavity. The solution the doctor is offering is a hysteroscopy and more an iud insertion to control the lining of the uterus and prevent heavy periods again. I’m a little anxious because I have not have an iud before and am worried about potential side effects as I tend to be very sensitive to hormones. I also have pmdd like symptoms some times. I’m not sure what to do.
Aw Zanna! I cried a little empathy tear with you ♥️ I’m so so happy you’ve found treatment specialized to your body with your doc - I know this is going to work for you!!!
thank you for sharing this - i've been toying with the idea of a coil for a while and this has definitely given me a little more confidence with it after being on the pill for years and wanting to switch things up! I also love how many positive stories there are in the comments instead of horror stories! i really hope this works for you long term and your periods are manageable again ❤️
Zanna I can relate wholeheartedly, as Ive suffered since I was 15 with the exact same problem. I’m quite a bit older than yourself and there was never really that support when I was experiencing the same problems. I had the more evasive treatment called Endometrial ablation but I already had my gorgeous 3 Children. I can say it was the best decision for me and have never looked back. I wanted to say that I totally understand and I really feel your pain. My school years, College, University, for decades that followed was extremely difficult month in month out and sometimes in between. I am really happy for you and sincerely hope you are amongst the 90%. Good luck Zanna and thank you so much for sharing, I am sure there will be others out there that will truly benefit by this video. I know I would have in my younger years. ❤️😘🤗
I initially had a mirena coil after having my son, this one didn’t work for me but it wasn’t an issue as I wanted more children so had it removed. I then started with horrendously heavy and flooding periods in my late 30’s. I’m now on my 3rd mirena coil and they have all been very freeing. I very rarely have a period and rarely have very minor spotting. Good luck with your mirena journey xx
Zanna that is fantastic news! Thank you so much for sharing your story. Side note here: So many of my friends have the coil and absolutely love it! I wish there was better care for those of us with periods. I think the bigger point here is that we all deserve better and need to advocate for ourselves. I hope this encourages and empowers other women to seek treatment.
Thanks for being so open in this video. I have heavy periods and have anemia regularly because of this and feel tired all the time. I'm scared to try the pill again, it stopped the anemia but I felt low in mood. I've got a phone call with the gp on Thursday. I was scared to get the coil in but so glad to hear it was relatively pain free for you x
Hi Zanna, I also have a great story for you: I have my coil for 1,5 years now and it‘s going perfectly! I had strong bleeding before and now the period is completely gone which I don‘t miss at all 😄 Also I didn‘t have any issues concerning side effects and using it as a contraception is great because I don‘t ever have to think about it 😄 So fingers crossed you have a similar experience! And thank you for being so honest and open about all this! This surely means a lot to so many women. You Go Girl! ♥️♥️
Oh my. Being a woman can be soooo hard sometimes. Good for you to continue to seek help even after being discouraged. Thankfully here in Canada as in the UK we have fabulous medical professionals who will provide excellent care but you do have to be your own advocate. This is something I cannot stress highly enough. It is a skill and I learned it as I cared for my Mum as well as myself and my kids. It's easier to pursue treatment when you have support though. Well done Ant:)
Thank you so much for sharing this with such honesty Zanna. After years of very similar experiences with debilitating periods, cervical ecropion, frightening mental health dips caused by the pill, and much uncertainty, I'm also looking at the Mirena Coil as my only option. And honestly the only thing stopping me is people vocally sharing their horror stories. Which even if you know are the minority, boy do those voices sound loud when you're trying to make a decision about you own body! Thank you for being so positive and balanced, and I'm sending all the good vibes your way that this helps you get your life and your body back.
Oh my life I so relate to this, for years of external and internal examinations to be told it all looks normal. My periods have got so bad that I've had to go into A&E as the pain became unbearable and couldn't keep medication down. I've been advised about the coil as I can not have the pill due to my hormone imbalance (they said the pill could bring on a stroke) I can't live like this anymore so ur story is helping me through this journey, so thank you!
So happy for you! I really hope it works out, I have the copper coil, but friends who have the mirena love it and has changed their periods for the better! Especially since a lot of them are athletes it has really improved their life I hope it all works for you 🤞
Thank you for sharing something so personal, Zanna! I've never dealt with such heavy and debilitating periods myself but I know this will help so many women who might be suffering from this in silence ❤
Gosh Zanna I cannot relate to any of this whatsoever but genuinely heartbreaking to see how much you've struggled! I am literally sending every ounce of love and hope that you've finally found some relief and can live a much more comfortable life of freedom without fear!!! xxx
This is great help. I'm in my late 40s. My doctor has advised me to get one since to solve my PMS issues as is really bad and long with all the horrible side effects of it, terrible mood, migraines, tiredness. I feel much more encouraged to get it fitted after seeing your video. Really hopes that it works for you and for any other women here who decides to go for this treatment to try making their lives better!
Nearly at the end of my second Mirena coil, other than passing out briefly after both insertions, my experience has been perfect. Really hope this is your solution
I am watching your video because yesterday again I went to my OBYgyn. And she told me the same, why I dont try the Mirena. I am 42 years old I thought at this age my period will be better and its worst. I have been suffering since I got my first period when I was 13 years old. I end at the hospital twice cuz I lost so much blood. Every time I go on vacation I get my period that ruin everything. Thanks for making this video and encouraging me to take a decision. I have been afraid about the negative comments thats why didn’t want to do it. God Bless You!
Your body, your choice, Zanna. Really hoping this works out for you! I am so proud of you taking back your body and your life. Too often women assume a severely debilitating menstrual cycle is "normal". It is not. Your period should not cause you intense pain, stress, anxiety or fear. Looking forward to seeing you documenting your success on this journey. xx
I had awful flooding and periods & my only last option was the Mirena too - I have had it for 6 months and it has worked an absolute treat! So happy for you 👏🏽
Thank you Zanna for sharing your story, this is such a taboo topic that should really be normalized. Hearing about other women's experiences may help so much others that are going through similar situations. THANK YOU!
My daughter has the most awful periods so this was very useful to know because most ladies problems including menopause are sooo hit and miss depending on which doctor you speak to such a shame that us women have to go private to get good and informative information . So thanks and good luck x
No coil experience but I appreciate you talking about your health and trying to get answers to make it better. We all need freedom of not feeling well. Good luck!! 🙏🏼
Hi Zanna, love your energy. I recently had my IUD inserted (fitted) in New York and I have the Kyleena (by the same company as Mirena but a lower dosage of hormone). I have been spotting and bleeding similar to your first Mirena experience since then for three weeks. Went to the doctor’s and hope this would stop in 3 months. Totally agree that period should not impact women’s ways of living this much. We should not walk around in pain and blood and we deserve a more free lifestyle. I love traveling too and just remember one time I had an extremely painful period at the border control in Panama and was sweating and pitching through my palms in 38 degree weather. Never ever want to relive that experience. Hope the best for you / us on this journey!
Was also dealing with heavy periods for years until I got on the coil! had a little bit of spotting for 2-3 months then it alternated between very light & no period (Apparently every month is a different ovary and coil was closer to one). 3 years later took it out and got pregnant within 3 months! Really hope you have a similar positive experience because I know how debilitating heavy periods can be. GOOD LUCK!!
Oh Zanna, my heart breaks for you! (And anyone else with a terrible period 😢) So hopeful that this works for you, sending you all the good vibes. ❤️❤️❤️ Also I have the mirena coil, and have had a great experience!
Thank you for talking about this!! I've had terrible, painful periods ever since my first period and thought that's just the way it is, as my mom also had very heavy painful ones. Only now hearing so many stories that it shouldn't be like that is mindblowing! Will def start looking into this and hopefully find a solution that will make it better. Again thank you so much and BIG HUGS
So happy for you Zanna. This is deeply personal and personal is the key word here. We are all different, our bodies are different inside and out and people who wade in with horror stories need to have a good think about that fact. What works for one may not work for another. Wishing you all the best xx
I had heavy periods and my doctor's said Mirena is the choice and believed them, for one year I had periods 11-14 days long and I was getting my period every 14 days. My emotions were a roller coaster! I came to a stage I stopped leaving the house, I absolutely hated going out. I was always out and enjoy going places before Mirena. Worse part is I had no libido what so ever!! I absolutely hated it when my husband touched me. I was keep saying if I didn't have sex for next 50 years I wouldn't give a damn about it. I never gain weight, I was at the same weight for the past 5 years but with Mirena I gained 15 pounds in a year. I got it removed yesterday, immediately I felt better, all of a sudden I'm happy again. Can't wait to get rid of the hormone it left in my body. I want my 7 days cycle back.
Thanks for sharing Zanna! It must have been difficult. I'm sure this will help others who have menorrhagia or other period issues, and encourage them to seek treatment. ❤️
This video is so comforting to me. I too have gone through a journey with my periods and contraception. I like you, have debilitating periods where I am so heavy for the first 3 days that I feel like I can’t leave the house or exercise. They’re also incredibly painful to the point where I throw up and am in literal tears. The pains shoot down my legs it is so strange! And don’t get me started on the pms which lasts at least a week beforehand and has me riddled with anxiety, self doubt, nausea headaches and pure exhaustion. Add to this that I’m really irregular too. I always have periods but my cycle length varies so I’m always terrified to committing to plans incase I come on. Recently I had a month of bleeding for no reason. It is honestly a miserable existence. Like you I’ve had a scan and everything is “normal”. I’ve been scared to try the coil but I recently decided I’m going to after my next cycle. It is a horrible feeling not feeling in control of your body and I’m so ready to take back that control!
Zanna my heart goes out to you, as I can relate to your story. I had years of heavy periods lasting twenty days or more, going to the Drs and getting no where. It was only when a lump was found ,something got done and the Mirena coil was fitted . A bit of light bleeding for a few months ,nothing like what I was use to. Fast forward... no periods for five years. .. I hope Zanna the coil works for you ,fingers crossed.
Thank you Zanna for sharing your experience and encouraging women to sick treatment when needed. I really hope the Mirena coil will help you. We live in an age when there are medical solutions for many of the problems related to menstruation and we’re entitled to get treatment.
Thanks for sharing, Zanna. All your achievements seem even bigger to me now knowing that you've been dealing with this, I know it's not easy at all. You're amazing, girl! I really, really hope this works for you
Thank you so much for sharing this- as someone who also suffers with period/hormonal issues, it can sometimes feel so isolating and confusing. I even got to the point where tampax adverts about “monthly cycles” were triggering as I have so much trouble with mine. Fingers crossed for you that the coil does the trick this time 🤞🏼 xxx
So happy for you Zanna! Thank you for sharing your story, it's important to talk about these things because we often feel alone. Sending you big, big hugs + positive vibes!! xx
Hey Zanna! Based on the symptoms you have described (heavy periods/ectropions), it sounds like your are oestrogen dominant… I recommend reading a book called ‘How to fix your period’ by Nicole Jardim. She discusses this great detail (it’s a bit of a geeky read). I have endometriosis which is an oestrogen dominant condition and have had a lot of similar issues to you. I work with an acupuncturist and Ayurvedic nutritionist to try to manage my excess oestrogen through diet and lifestyle xx
It's alot more common than you think and so pleased you have touched on it. I'm going through the same thing at the moment and ended up in hospital due to blood loss with severe anaemia i ended up dodging a blood transfusion but have two iron transfusion treatments and now waiting for a gynecologist appointment. Sadly women's health is not taken serious enough. I'm coming off the pill as it's causing some of my problems but I also have fibroids. I hope the coil works for you I've heard mixed reviews and refusing to have at the moment. Big hugs 🤗 ❤
Usually women with very heavy bleeding have issues like endometriosis, fibroids, pcos and doctors, if they aren't specialized in these chronic illnesses they can't spot it. It can take 10-15 years for a diagnose like this. Also there are certain medical investigations made for them,like certain blood tests, MRA with contrast substance, laparascopy etc. Sometimes these problems can't be spotted when you have a vaginal ultrasound. But if you had all sorts of tests and it's not the case for these ones, then probably there is another cause for this heavy bleeding...there is a cause for everything happens in our bodies, but important is that you found a solution and I wish that this works for you, because I know how hard it is with heavy debilitating bleedings and menstrual pains , take care 🤗
Zanna, listening to your story makes my heart sink ! I really hope the treatment will help you🤎 In my past years I’ve been experiencing a complete absence of periods for more than 5 years due to the psychological rejection of this natural process at all( I just hated them, and it stopped). I wasn’t doing anything for a couple of years thinking of how convenient it is not to bleed every month (I know, stupid). Then I found a great doctor and she recommended pills that did help, but I didn’t want to take them for the rest of my life.. When I met my husband 3-4 years later, my body started to accustom to the new lifestyle, I stopped taking the pills, and now I’m more or less great (some irregularities do take place, but as it used to be in the past, it’s just light and unobtrusive Xoxo
Im jealous your coil fittings didnt hurt, I thought it was awful 😂😭. But its the best decision I made for my period. It took a year for it to 'fully settle' and my periods stop completely, but they got light every month and no period pain at all x
I have never heard of the word you use for heavy periods. I am really bad and can’t leave the house. I experience flooding for three days a month durning my period. I wear a super plus tampax and a night time towel and flood both every 15 minutes. I have sever anaemia I have to take so many painkillers. I have just finally give in to the coil, I’m 46. I didn’t bleed straight away, I was on time with my period but I have been bleeding heavily for 7 days now, I am praying it settles and the coil works for me. Thanks for your video.
Thank you for sharing your story. I am looking into getting the Mirena. I also am looking for a positive story and not just the negative ones. Because I also have suffered with TERRIBLE period since 16, I am now 29. I also want to have my life back.
I hope it goes well for you. I had it fitted for the same issue - took a few months to stop flooding but got better each month and now it’s really manageable so do persevere!!
Thank you for sharing! I'm getting the Mirena insertion today and was still on the fence but I feel better about the possibilities of things being easier for me since I have debilitating periods. I 100% feel good about taking power back and hopefully getting back to some normalcy! Hope you are doing well with everything! 😀
@@tamaradavies3545 hello Tamara. Yes. I'm not quit %100 loving it. I have always had a hard time taking any type of birth control. This one also makes your period last for quite a long time. It's been about 45 days on my period. This is normal but hasn't been very fun. Nothing horrible has happened but I think I'm realizing that my body doesn't do well with it or inside my body. I'm seeing my doctor about what the next steps would be to get my adenomyosis in control. I may do an ablation and if needed a hysterectomy. I hope this helps in some way. Have a great day!
Hey! I've just come across your video while doing some research. I'm on the fence about trying the marina for a different reason. For me it's for what I believe to be hormonal anxiety. I'm thinking about going back on a form of contraception to see if it helps. Thanks for sharing 🙃
Hope it works for you Zanna. I have a more a mirena coil and it works great for me. As you say it took a while to settle in and I can now tune into my cycles even when I don’t bleed or spot a little. Everything crossed!!! X
I have endometriosis and have hated being on the pill to try to manage my symptoms and my other option is the coil and this video has really helped me. Thank you
I work as a PA I OBgyn and personally use a mirena. It's a fabulous device that offers consistent birth control along with positive impact on heavy bleeding. I highly recommend it to patients patient's similar situations. Hope this works for you..only side note, have they ruled out a bleeding disorder for you also?
!!!!!! I had the EXACT same condition a year ago!!! I woke up one day to find blood flooding out, did allll kinds of test but they all came back normal, except being newly anaemic. Ultimately I moved country so I missed my appointment to fit an IUD in and I'm now left with tranexamic acid pills. Weirdly tho the menorrhagia kind of went away :/. My periods now are just really uncomfortable on the heavy days :/ But I still want to try the mirena for the benefits, so thank you so much for sharing this!!!🥺🥺