Pains returning

[Catm92]

I had a mirena coil fitted around a year and a half ago just before I was finally diagnosed with endometriosis. All has been well since it was fitted, my pains had vertially dissappeared and I felt back to my normal self. However, over the last few months I have noticed that my pains are slowly returning and increasing in pain each time. Has anyone experienced this with the coil after having it for a short time?

[xnanookx]

I've not had a coil, there's loads of posts on here and so many people have the same complaint. Its very common, hopefully somebody with more experience can help you soon x

[Lvb85]

Hi yes I'm having same thing and periods are creeping back though I have had cool for two years. Has been amazing though..

[GrittyReads]

Hi, have you checked that the coil is still there?  They can be expelled without us noticing, sometimes.  

However, what you are experiencing does seem to happen with some folk; but it could just be a temporary change, that will go away again after a couple of months.  I had a Mirena for 6 years (now post-menopause) and it was brilliant, but twice (after two years, then 2 more) I had bouts of a couple of months of pains, and the first time it happened I even had 2 mini-periods, after nothing for two years.  I saw the GP both times, and they sent me for scans - to rule out other nasties - but all was fine and soon things went back to normal.  So I would go and see your GP.

Take care.

[Catm92 in reply to GrittyReads]

It appears to still be there which is good... I have booked to see my GP so will go from there I guess. Thanks x

[Monikka29]

It happened to me, had a pain free year and then my periods and pain returened - it turned out that endo has returned (had a laparoscopy in the end). See your GP first, they will be able to check whether the coil is still in place, I got booked in for a scan which showed nothing and then I went to see my gynaecologist. I've had my lap and still have no coil but my period was horrendous, hope it will get better!