AIH and the Mirena Coil

[gingergymnast246]

Hello,

My name is Maddy. I am 18 years old and have autoimmune hepatitis. I have stage 3 liver fibrosis and an enlarged spleen. I have recently had the Mirena coil fitted because since taking medication for my liver, I have had incredibly heavy and frequent periods. However, the booklet i was given by my doctor after said that if i have or have had liver disease not to go on the coil. It also says that the coil may be reduced by medication used to increase liver enzymes which i am taking both steroids and immunosuppressants designed to increase my liver enzymes. My liver specialist hasn’t shed much light on the topic and has just said that she’s not a contraception doctor and that it should be fine. so as you can imagine, reading all the information that goes against what she’s said is quite unsettling. What i’m trying to say is does anyone with AIH have any experience with the Mirena coil that can reassure me that everything is okay.

Thank you,

Maddy

[AyrshireK]

This topic comes up every so often on the AIH Facebook group which is well worth joining. 4000 members all with a wealth of experience- private group so no one else in your Facebook feed can what is shared there. You'll be sure to get a warm welcome. healthunlocked.com/redirect...

Katie

[gingergymnast246 in reply to AyrshireK]

Thank you! i’ve been a member of the group for a while but didn’t even think to look on there. i’ve just scanned and it appears to be okay. thank you