Laparoscopy or Mirena

[YogiLover]

Hi everyone. I’m struggling to make a decision between getting the Mirena or doing the laparoscopy. I have struggled for very long with pain and was never diagnosed. It has now severely impacted my digestive tract. Will just doing Mirena improve or maintain symptoms. You are always told to avoid surgery but I really don’t want to maintain where I am at now

[Bk27]

hi!

I did both, i knew i wanted a diagnosis (which i got) to help me in the future but i also had the discussion with the consultants that my pill hadn’t been helping and i was scared of the pain of getting the mirena fitted. So we did both and i had it fitted during surgery. We discussed that the mirena isnt permanent and realistically you can have it removed at any point. Im 5 weeks post op and as far as the mirena goes, really good, i havent had a period yet 🤞 hopefully this helps in some way xx

[YogiLover in reply to Bk27]

VERY helpful and reassuring! Thank you SO much 💗

[635703]

my thoughts are to get the Endo removed and then have a Mirena inserted during the laparoscopy. If the disease is removed that is likely to help with the pain. Mirena coils have been wonderful for me! I had mine post surgery and for years they gave me such relief.

All the best 💛🫶🏻

[YogiLover in reply to 635703]

So inspiring to hear 💗 I really appreciate your response and sharing your experience.

[635703 in reply to YogiLover]

You’re so welcome. It’s important to remember that although this disease can make you feel alone. You have an army of women here with knowledge and experience ready to support however we can 💛

[Katjw]

hi, I had the mirena fitted during my surgery two weeks ago, I’ve not had any bleeding and even tho it’s super early days, it seems great!

[YogiLover]

I’m so happy for you 🙏 thank you for sharing 💗

[SporadicGardener]

I chose the least invasive option first to see if it worked. It worked for me. I take double dose mini pill on top to control the pain. You need to choose what is best for you but I always assume try the least risky option first and operations always come with some risk. Your gyny should be able to advise

[YogiLover in reply to SporadicGardener]

Thank you for your response. I can’t do the pill because of a clotting issue I have due to long COVID. Is the mini pill progesterone only? And when you say double dose does that mean you take two. They didn’t give me this as an option at all