Bleeding on the mirena coil

[cabbage12]

Looking for some advice before I ring the GP tomorrow. I was diagnosed with endometriosis in may 2017 after suffering pain and other symptoms for many years. In 2019 I had a pain flare which lasted 6 months before I was started on amitriptyline and was given the Mirena coil to help my pain. I've had my Mirena coil for just over a year now. The last few months I've been having increased endo and cramping pain, and a new nipping type of internal pain. I'm on amitriptyline which is less effective now and have gone back to taking naproxen twice daily and co-codamol some nights. I've also been spotting/ light bleeding for the last month or 2 with clots and tiny bits of tissue type material. Has anyone else experienced this? Was thinking of calling the GP but have been holding off as I don't want to bother them.

[DreamCaster]

Hey hunni I'd say get on the phone to the doc. Even though clots and bleeding are normal with the coil. It sounds like ur coil has moved and is pushing into the side of your womb. This happened to me and it was painful but it was fine to get removed. Bit uncomfortable but bearable. TMI next... but are you able to feel the coil strings? You should be able to with ur fingers. If not maybe your other half could check? My hubby had to check mine. Naproxen is great for period complaints just make sure you take them with food as they can cause heartburn. I take gastro tabs with min. Be careful with the co codemol also especially if they have codeine in them as they will cause constipation which in turn will just add to the pain you are already in. Hope you feel better soon 💕