Merina coil removal

[Mimsyflibbles]

Hi,

I'm due to have my Merina Coil removed as it's been in for 5 years but I'm afraid it's going to be very painful. It was put in when I had the laparoscopy so was under GA. Smears are generally super painful with several attempts on different occasions and I'm worried that removing the coil will be the same. Has anyone else had the same problem? And is there any numbing preps that can make it easier?

[Narcica]

Hi Mimsy, my Mirena were fitted during surgeries and next year as I remember is the next one and I already know that I will ask for anesthesia. Even just the smear test took for a half hour for the nurse I was screaming during the whole procedure and bleeding. I honestly thought the nurse was going to cry. Bless her😅 Discuss this with your doctor because it could be incredibly painful to have it fitted. All the best x

[Louisewhite84]

Hi Mimsy,

I have had two coils fitted now both outside of surgery. I found both times to be a very painful experience, however the removal of the first was over and done with in seconds. In fact I can't even remember the pain being an issue and I certainly remember the fitting of them. My second has just been surgically removed as during a laparoscopy they found it had completely perforated my uterus!

Good luck though, understandable you are nervous but I was pleasantly surprised x

[Mimsyflibbles in reply to Louisewhite84]

Thank you Louise, this is reassuring to hear that the first one wasn't an issue. I've booked an appointment for next Tuesday so hoping it will go as smoothly!

[claudia_91 Moderator Endometriosis UK]

Hi Mimsyflibbles

Thanks for your post. I have had the same problem as you, smear tests are excruciating! Internal procedures can be especially painful for people with endometriosis. It is definitely worth asking for sedation if you are concerned about the pain that the procedure will trigger. It's within your right to ask for this 😊

If you can, try to book the appointment at a time when you'd have low pain levels, and speak to the nurse before you go, explaining that the procedure is usually painful for you due to the endometriosis. It can be better to discuss this beforehand as nurses sometimes like to discuss medical history at the beginning of appointments, which can be an emotional trigger. Taking painkillers a little before the appointment may provide some relief too.

I wish I could offer more advice on this. I hope it is as painless as possible for you 💛

Take care,

Claudia

[Mimsyflibbles in reply to claudia_91]

Thanks Claudia. I've bit the bullet and booked in for next Tuesday so will see how it goes. Will definitely explain everything beforehand. I think the receptionist wondered why my GP wasn't referring me to have it done with anaesthetic. GP's just don't seem to get it at all and at least I will have given it a try before going back to him.