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Polycythemia Vera & Menstruation

I used to have a copper iud and would have very heavy periods. Could my heavy blood loss have been masking my PV? I then got a hormonal iud which has made my natural blood loss become almost nonexistent.
I used to have a copper iud and would have very heavy periods. Could my heavy blood loss have been masking my PV? I then got a hormonal iud which has made my natural blood loss become almost nonexistent.
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Moonflowers_
in MPN Voice

Postpone period whilst 6 months into IUD

I have had the Mirina IUD for 6 months now as a treatment for Endo after surgery and still getting monthly bleeds. When I was taking the pill I would take a back to back packet if I wanted to postpone a bleed for a holiday or important weekend. How can I do this on IUD? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE šŸ˜€
I have had the Mirina IUD for 6 months now as a treatment for Endo after surgery and still getting monthly bleeds. When I was taking the pill I would take a back to back packet if I wanted to postpone a bleed for a holiday or important weekend. How can I do this on IUD? THANK YOU IN ADVANCE šŸ˜€
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charlottecarter91
in Endometriosis UK

What are the chances of the copper coil IUD moving?

What are the chances of the copper coil IUD moving?
What are the chances of the copper coil IUD moving?
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NeedAdvice111
in Sexual Health Matters
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IUD TYPES

Is there more that one type of IUD? If so, what are their pros and cons for each each ?
Is there more that one type of IUD? If so, what are their pros and cons for each each ?
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Sally2222
in BASHH

IUD Copper Coil - Worth it or not?

Taking this into a count I am a bit afraid to get copper coil IUD knowing the side effects. What would be your advice for me?
Taking this into a count I am a bit afraid to get copper coil IUD knowing the side effects. What would be your advice for me?
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Rose00
in BASHH

IUD copper coil

I had the copper coil for 5 years, I thought I had no problems with it until it came out very recently. I found that I had very low mood and was very anxious when I had it in, but I thought it was unrelated to the coil, however when it came out I felt loads better, I had it out for 5 weeks before getting
I had the copper coil for 5 years, I thought I had no problems with it until it came out very recently. I found that I had very low mood and was very anxious when I had it in, but I thought it was unrelated to the coil, however when it came out I felt loads better, I had it out for 5 weeks before getting
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br393
in BASHH

Mirena IUD sudden heavy bleeding

I got the mirena could 2022 Jan had a few hiccups like intense pain but lately for the past couple of months whenever I push my pelvic are hard like peeing or pooing I spot no matter what. My period are very light and I’ve been using regular tampons for about 2-4 days but this period in June I’ve had
I got the mirena could 2022 Jan had a few hiccups like intense pain but lately for the past couple of months whenever I push my pelvic are hard like peeing or pooing I spot no matter what. My period are very light and I’ve been using regular tampons for about 2-4 days but this period in June I’ve had
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Mia1803
in Endometriosis UK

Can anyone help?

I’ve tried the pill and an IUD, hormone injections and I am on cocodamol as well and nothing seems to be working. Is anybody able to give any advice on what I would be able to do regarding lifestyle changes and how to deal with the pain? X
I’ve tried the pill and an IUD, hormone injections and I am on cocodamol as well and nothing seems to be working. Is anybody able to give any advice on what I would be able to do regarding lifestyle changes and how to deal with the pain? X
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Chloe_lj03
in Endometriosis UK

PAIN EVERYDAY - What to do

I take muscle relaxants and I’m on the IUD also take paracetamol
I take muscle relaxants and I’m on the IUD also take paracetamol
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Mia1803
in The Endometriosis Foundation

Hormones affecting vaginal dryness

I’m considering going on the copper IUD but all I hear are negative things. Clearly there’s downsides to any contraceptive. But just wanted peoples advice or their own personal experiences.
I’m considering going on the copper IUD but all I hear are negative things. Clearly there’s downsides to any contraceptive. But just wanted peoples advice or their own personal experiences.
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S_hennessy
in BASHH

Potential endo and non-hormonal IUD

I got the non-hormonal IUD fitted in last year and I love it, it has made my period a tiny bit worse but it has always been bad. When I was talking to my gyno about the referral, it was as if they were pushing me against a lap.
I got the non-hormonal IUD fitted in last year and I love it, it has made my period a tiny bit worse but it has always been bad. When I was talking to my gyno about the referral, it was as if they were pushing me against a lap.
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hurtinginside
in Endometriosis UK

Adenomyosis NI

Only option was Mirena IUD (which I already have) and mini pill (which I took for a year and never again, turned out I have progesterone intolerance). Having to go privately with Benenden thanks to the length of the waiting lists and just looking for some guidance. Thanks!
Only option was Mirena IUD (which I already have) and mini pill (which I took for a year and never again, turned out I have progesterone intolerance). Having to go privately with Benenden thanks to the length of the waiting lists and just looking for some guidance. Thanks!
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chronicpaingirl
in Endometriosis UK

Induced menopause

Hello, I am going into induced menopause after having a laparoscopy, IUD, contraceptive implant and taking progesterone tablets for a year. Could anyone tell me their experience. What should I expect? I am 24 years old so am nervous about ruining my chances of pregnancy. Thanks
Hello, I am going into induced menopause after having a laparoscopy, IUD, contraceptive implant and taking progesterone tablets for a year. Could anyone tell me their experience. What should I expect? I am 24 years old so am nervous about ruining my chances of pregnancy. Thanks
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Anonymous2006
in Endometriosis UK

Has anyone tried having both the IUD and pill at the same time? What was your experience?

Hi all, I hope you’re doing well šŸ¤ My surgeon recently has recommended taking the pill on top of the IUD to try manage the endo/adeno pain that is coming back two fold.
Hi all, I hope you’re doing well šŸ¤ My surgeon recently has recommended taking the pill on top of the IUD to try manage the endo/adeno pain that is coming back two fold.
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Andy2019
in Endometriosis UK

Lower Back Pain. Both Side of Stomach and Pelvic Cramping

As well as this having the worst sharp pains with the iud that occur intermittent which cause weakness and numbness in my feet and legs - also dizzy and vomiting.
As well as this having the worst sharp pains with the iud that occur intermittent which cause weakness and numbness in my feet and legs - also dizzy and vomiting.
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Mia1803
in Endometriosis UK

Mirena IUD

One for the ladies…….. Hi all, I’m after a little advice. I hope someone can help. I have RA and fibromyalgia and take hydrox, methotrexate & amitriptyline. Like many of you my condition causes my blood ā€˜stores’ to get low. (I’m told this isn’t the same as anaemia but it does make me feel pretty
One for the ladies…….. Hi all, I’m after a little advice. I hope someone can help. I have RA and fibromyalgia and take hydrox, methotrexate & amitriptyline. Like many of you my condition causes my blood ā€˜stores’ to get low. (I’m told this isn’t the same as anaemia but it does make me feel pretty
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jdavies38515
in NRAS

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - how to recover?

Maybe caused by copper IUD?? I am 45 years old and was very active and busy up until mid April this year. Regular 5-8 km running and upwards of 10,000 steps per day. No health issues. Had copper coil fitted in 2013.
Maybe caused by copper IUD?? I am 45 years old and was very active and busy up until mid April this year. Regular 5-8 km running and upwards of 10,000 steps per day. No health issues. Had copper coil fitted in 2013.
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Duckface45
in Endometriosis UK

Early Mirena removal advice?

However I am apprehensive to have my IUD taken out a year early because I have Anxiety (currently taking medication) and I’ve heard/read about the ā€œMirena crashā€. Any tips or advice from somebody who has experienced it or is more informed than me?
However I am apprehensive to have my IUD taken out a year early because I have Anxiety (currently taking medication) and I’ve heard/read about the ā€œMirena crashā€. Any tips or advice from somebody who has experienced it or is more informed than me?
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Katy_98
in PCOS UK (Verity)

Thyroid swelling

I then had IUD inserted (kyliena) in Nov 2019. I’ve also put on about 2 stone since starting my degree but I don’t have the best eating habits. What should I do going forward?
I then had IUD inserted (kyliena) in Nov 2019. I’ve also put on about 2 stone since starting my degree but I don’t have the best eating habits. What should I do going forward?
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Berryholly
in Thyroid UK

Paracetamol & Antidepressants!!!

Please don’t say turmerics cured me it gave me the worst heartburn and I can’t afford to go on a low inflammation diet I’m a poor student and can only eat pasta and bread and beans and whatever my parents buy me and being on IUD makes me hungry all the time. Thank you sm for reading if you do xx
Please don’t say turmerics cured me it gave me the worst heartburn and I can’t afford to go on a low inflammation diet I’m a poor student and can only eat pasta and bread and beans and whatever my parents buy me and being on IUD makes me hungry all the time. Thank you sm for reading if you do xx
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Mia1803
in Endometriosis UK
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