I have SLE and RA I've opted for the mirena coil as a form of contraception and keen to hear if this has affected others ; good or bad

[Crobb68]

[Jo883]

Hi, just to say I've had the Mirena coil fitted every 5 years regardless as It was the only thing that suited me, I don't think it's aggravated anything that I have noticed, have you had a coil fitted before though? I would take someone with u to drive you home as you can feel a bit giddy after. If u have any more questions, I would be happy to try to answer them.

[Crobb68 in reply to Jo883]

Thanks for that . I had it done yesterday and haven't felt too bad after it . Hopefully there won't be any side effects and it won't aggrivate my lupus etc .

[Jo883]

Ok - well the worst is over then - It's the clamping of the cervix that makes you feel a bit odd when your having it done! I can't say that I particularly noticed any adverse affects, I always tend to flare slightly before my time of the month, but then alway have. It helps a lot in other ways I think. I hope it works well for you. Best wishes

[Crobb68 in reply to Jo883]

Thank you . Hope you're keeping well !

[cloggy73]

Hi Ladies, I was advised by my GP that even the Mirena coil would be unsuitable because of the SLE so she suggested the copper coil which I have had once before many years ago. Still need to go and have it fitted, am a touch nervous about this I recall it being rather painful. Glad the Mirena is proving suitable for both of you. Keep me informed. Mx

[Pipido36]

Hi cloggy73, I used the Mirena for more than 5 years after advice from my GP. It wasn't that bad and I felt much better re; cramps. I since had it removed due to early menopouse. I hope the copper coil will work for you. Take care and keep on keeping on. x

[kezzie]

Mirena coil is so much better than anything else for me ( I have s.l.e,a.p.s and s.s) it is so much better than worrying about blood clots from the pill or remembering to take another pill apparently my gynie said more effective than female steralization. Yes it is abit uncomfortable to put in and you can get cramps but i have only had really light periods since i got it so that is a bonus. xx