I don't have endometriosis but I have had a clot in the brain and the leg so I am on blood thinners for life and my periods have gotten so heavy they last 12 days a month. Getting the mirena coil in a few weeks and hearing a positive story is great!
Thanks for your video. I'm just weighing up getting a mirena. But first your make-up is so complimentary to your features, your very beautiful. I would be glued to your makeup tutorial for this look! I really appreciated your gentle tone while explaining the procedure and the subsequent effects. You didn't leave anything out or blow up any aspect too much. It's scary to have any kind of invasive treatment so you were a great guide to have, I feel reassured and that's important.
Thank you so much for your kind words Amy, they are much appreciated 🥰 You’re right, having an invasive treatment is never fun but I guess sometimes we have to weigh up the pro’s and the con’s of having it. For me it was a life changer in a brilliant way. It might not be that way for everyone but we should strive to get the most suitable options for ourselves to make life a little bit more manageable. Good luck with your decision. Make sure and chat your GP and practice nurse if you’re not sure, they’ll help as much as they can xx
I’ve heard so many horror stories about this, and I have been going back and forth with whether I want it. I either see “best thing ever” or “never again” - I really don’t want to risk weight gain, acne, mental health issues (I work as a model so it would mess with my work if I get acne/weight gain unfortunately) Your video has really helped reassure me that it might be a good decision I feel like it could go either way, but I guess I won’t know which way it will affect my body until I have it 🤷🏻♀️
You’re 100% right Florence. For me, my quality of life was compromised by my cycle so I didn’t really have much to lose when I got it fitted but I understand not everyone is in that position. To be honest, I wish I got it 5 years earlier and avoided years of pain and discomfort. Definitely chat your GP and weigh up the pro’s and cons as there are so many options available, thankfully! Wishing you the best of luck with it and thank you for watching! ❤️❤️
I put off getting an IUD for years and just scheduled my insertion appointment this morning. I have pcos and I get my period now twice a month for a minimum of 8 days. I'm trying to avoid surgery the IUD is my last resource. I'm hoping it works for me I've heard all kinds of horror stories. This video gives me hope, thanks.
omg this eased my mind so much. I have a hysteroscopy and polyp removal today and my gyno suggested this coil, I've been up all night scared and contemplating it and have done for so long. thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Awh girl I’m so sorry to hear you were so scared 😢 I can only speak to my own experience and it was, by far, the best health decision I’ve ever made! Hope you got sorted and life starts to improve for you too ❤️❤️
Hiii❤️ I discovered you through your SAD video and it helped me so so much. I felt awful this morning and your video gave me the motivation to sit down and plan my day, so thank you. Sending lots of love❤️❤️
Awh I’m so so glad to hear that! Thanks a million for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it! 🥰 Hope your day went really well and you were able to kick SADs a$$! 😉♥️♥️
Thank you so much for sharing! The video is very helpful. Can you please give an update about the Mirena now that it's been more than a year? Thank you 🙏
Isn’t it great Aimee! I got mine fitted in January. Long story short I didn’t get to take the meds to help dilate so got it fitted with just ibuprofen and it was slightly uncomfortable but still manageable. It took a couple of months to settle and I’m delighted with it.
I had this fitted today for heavy periods, exhaustion , headaches and general peri menopause. Great if the benefits are as you say.. however.. I had it fitted with no pain relief or anaesthetic gel etc… it was veeerrryyy painful ! But I’ll take it, if it cures the issues !
How has it worked for you after these 6 months? I’m debating about getting it but a little hesitant because of some of the negative feedback from some people.
Really annoys me the medical vids say you might feel discomfort. Like honestly was the most painful thing I've ever experienced. Women's pain just isn't taken seriously! Wish they were more honest
I am 45 and suffer from anemia due to very heavy bleeding that has extended to an unbelievable amount of days. I have only had a week off my period every month for the last two months. Of course got in to see the OBGYN after getting an ultrasound of my uterus and ovaries. My OBGYN recommended the same IUD after having a normal PAP test. I am scheduled for a uterine lining biopsy and IUD placement this month. It was suggested to use Ibuprofen 800mg prior to the procedure. I am wondering if placement discomfort for some reviews is due to some women not having vaginal births and age, and I am curious because I am older and have had two vaginal births. Still nervous about the procedures, but more tried of this inconvenience that is effecting my life. Thank you so much for sharing your information because we need to share more. I would not recommend a hormone IUD for women who just need the IUD for birth control. They seem to experience side effects because they are not having a hormone imbalance. To much of anything usually ends up being a bad thing. Bad experiences can scare people out of what is beneficial for them personally. Do your research ladies.. ask the questions fearlessly.
100% Hollie!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 And thank you SO much for sharing your experience here too. Yes that’s a good point that placement discomfort would likely be more severe in women that had not had vaginal births. Hopefully it is a walk in the park for you and it gives you the relief you need 🤞🏼 You’ll be a new woman!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🎉💕
Hi did your bleeding stop? I’m in the same situation, my period is never ending and I only get a week off and back on again. Really don’t know what to do and doctors are not helping. Thank you in advance
@@mizn2785 I ended up having a hysterectomy.. everything removed besides my ovaries.. they found a very large fibroid that an IUD just would not fix the problem. The biopsy was not as bad as some people suggest.. but everyone is different and the feedback I got from others made me prepare for the worst. I also requested a Xanax for anxiety and that could have been the reason why the biopsy went to well. I took it 1 hour prior to the biopsy.
I had the same procedure as you last month, after bleeding connnnstantly, literally, since 2019, no kids (don't want them lol), several pills and potions later, I gave in to them putting in the coil. 4 weeks post, and bleeding again now, trying not have ptsd around the the whole thing maybe not stopping again, so fingers crossed. The bloating / pain since though has been tough.
Well done for being so brave Laura and going with the coil as an option and I’m sorry to hear you’ve had such a hard time since 2019, that’s a long long time to put up with such discomfort 💔I go back to what my nurse told me, stick with it as much as you can. In saying that, If your pain is really unbearable maybe give your GP/nurse a call and see what they think. If nothing else it will give you some peace of mind. Best of luck to you, hoping for a super positive outcome for you! 🤞🏼🙌🏼❤️❤️
I am in the never again team for that one. Hated it, I was always in pain (breast, neck and back, weight gain....). I don't even mind heavy period anymore, this how I hated that coil.
Hi l have mirena coil 5 days ago.l have noticed l couldn’t sleep and ıt effets my mood.l feel anxious.l have called GP today but they are so bussy as you know before Christmas time.Please help me!Is thoose side effect temporary ,how long will l have that side effect?
exact same story as me except with PCOS instead of Endometreosis..got a hysteroscopy and everything is okay thank God. 3 weeks in now and cramping is honestly freaking me out but I feel great otherwise! I've actually managed to lose some weight on it too so things are going well, just hoping the cramping eases up because sometimes it feels so intense that I could vomit. I'm glad to hear you have those as well so I know its not just me. Fingers crossed now everything goes okay
Avril you poor pet, I hope things are getting better for you. Definitely give your GP a call if pain is becoming unbearable. I swear I had a hot water bottle stuck to me for the 7weeks after my procedure! Mind yourself and well done for getting help with your PCOS! Not sure if you follow him but Shane Walsh Fitness podcast has some great info on PCOS, you should check him out if you’re interested. Take care! ❤️
I hope your well, I’ve asked for the coil because I’m heavy when on and i talked to my gp I said I want to stop the migraines and strong cramps and she said about the coil with would help me but what I don’t understand because I forgot to ask was she said “ ok u want the coil to lighten up the periods and help cramps, u will see ur gp but the fitting date is 2 months “. I was like yes please I want them to be less painful but I don’t understand the 2 months wait? Do u know why
I didnt find out that I had endometriosis until the day that I went to have the mirena iud inserted. I only bleed for the first week after insertion but it was light I'm so hopeing that it was a great decision lol no more periods is what I'm wanting.
Hey Aimee, when you said you had period for 7 weeks in the beginning, did you have heavy bleeding and bad cramping like you 'normaly' would before you had the coil fitted?, I've just got my coil fitted and scared I will go through the same I don't think I can cope!
Hey Meena, thank you for watching! 🥰 No it was definitely not heavy bleeding it was kind of like the end of your period bleeding. The cramps were more a very low constant ache as opposed to full on period pains each day. If I had that I wouldn’t have survived the 7 weeks 😂 Best of luck with getting your coil, I hope you have as much success with it as I’ve had 🤞🏼
Hi. I watched this the night before I got mine inserted. I was a nervous wreck going in. Dreading it. BUT IT WAS FINE girls don’t worry. Ask doc for good strong pain killers ..take them before u go. And ask what u can take with it. I can take paracetamol along with what the doc gave me. alternate them every two hrs. I got the camera in the womb first was offered the gas and air so pulled on it big deep breaths..got as much into me as possible. Like child birth u float and don’t feel it. and then the coil inserted. Which is like a smear test. I’m 24hrs later & I haven’t bled much at all. And I’m taking the pain killers so don’t have cramps at all. I’m going to take the pain killers for next few days even if I don’t think I need them. I’ll make another comment in a few days. So far so good. Maybe I’m the lucky one.
It’s Friday…..I didn’t bleed after it at all. Just on day it done I had more of ‘reddish watery stuff🙈’ (I’m straight to the point ere!!!!) that’s from filling uterus with water for camera. now there’s nothing. I forgot to take any pain killers this morn and I’ve no cramps. Yest I took them in case …abt 3 times during day. I’m still waiting for it all to go downhill but so far so good.
Oh my God, you're talking about the exact same case as me. I suffer just like you, but the period comes every 14 days and flows just as you described. I'm putting on this hormonal coil today, but I have a question, if you'll excuse me, am I depressed or in a bad mood? Does it affect sexual desire? Is there weight gain?
Definitely no hair loss. Weight gain is hard to pin down to be honest. I’ve put on weight for sure but that’s more my own lifestyle as opposed to the coil itself
Thank you for asking, Avi! 🙂 I’m the absolute best I’ve ever been!! For me, getting the IUD was one of the best healthcare decisions I’ve ever made!! 🙌🏼
I don't have endometriosis but I have had a clot in the brain and the leg so I am on blood thinners for life and my periods have gotten so heavy they last 12 days a month. Getting the mirena coil in a few weeks and hearing a positive story is great!
Thanks for your video. I'm just weighing up getting a mirena. But first your make-up is so complimentary to your features, your very beautiful. I would be glued to your makeup tutorial for this look! I really appreciated your gentle tone while explaining the procedure and the subsequent effects. You didn't leave anything out or blow up any aspect too much. It's scary to have any kind of invasive treatment so you were a great guide to have, I feel reassured and that's important.
Thank you so much for your kind words Amy, they are much appreciated 🥰 You’re right, having an invasive treatment is never fun but I guess sometimes we have to weigh up the pro’s and the con’s of having it. For me it was a life changer in a brilliant way. It might not be that way for everyone but we should strive to get the most suitable options for ourselves to make life a little bit more manageable. Good luck with your decision. Make sure and chat your GP and practice nurse if you’re not sure, they’ll help as much as they can xx
I’ve heard so many horror stories about this, and I have been going back and forth with whether I want it. I either see “best thing ever” or “never again” - I really don’t want to risk weight gain, acne, mental health issues (I work as a model so it would mess with my work if I get acne/weight gain unfortunately)
Your video has really helped reassure me that it might be a good decision
I feel like it could go either way, but I guess I won’t know which way it will affect my body until I have it 🤷🏻♀️
You’re 100% right Florence. For me, my quality of life was compromised by my cycle so I didn’t really have much to lose when I got it fitted but I understand not everyone is in that position. To be honest, I wish I got it 5 years earlier and avoided years of pain and discomfort. Definitely chat your GP and weigh up the pro’s and cons as there are so many options available, thankfully!
Wishing you the best of luck with it and thank you for watching! ❤️❤️
It's not really common to gain weight on the mirena
Did u get it?
I put off getting an IUD for years and just scheduled my insertion appointment this morning. I have pcos and I get my period now twice a month for a minimum of 8 days. I'm trying to avoid surgery the IUD is my last resource. I'm hoping it works for me I've heard all kinds of horror stories. This video gives me hope, thanks.
omg this eased my mind so much. I have a hysteroscopy and polyp removal today and my gyno suggested this coil, I've been up all night scared and contemplating it and have done for so long. thank you so much 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Awh girl I’m so sorry to hear you were so scared 😢 I can only speak to my own experience and it was, by far, the best health decision I’ve ever made! Hope you got sorted and life starts to improve for you too ❤️❤️
You have given me so much Hope. Thank you so much.
You are so welcome Gladys ❤️
Hiii❤️ I discovered you through your SAD video and it helped me so so much. I felt awful this morning and your video gave me the motivation to sit down and plan my day, so thank you. Sending lots of love❤️❤️
Awh I’m so so glad to hear that! Thanks a million for watching and commenting, I really appreciate it! 🥰 Hope your day went really well and you were able to kick SADs a$$! 😉♥️♥️
Thank you so much for sharing! The video is very helpful. Can you please give an update about the Mirena now that it's been more than a year? Thank you 🙏
Aimee I'm so happy for you that this has worked, amazing stuff 🙌Also your makeup is fab 😍
Thank you Mary!! I’ve no idea why I didn’t do this ten years ago!!! 🙈🙈 I’m a new woman, it’s incredible! 🎉🎉
This video is giving me hope. I just got my IUD today. I’m hoping it will help with my heavy periods and most importantly brain fog and energy! 🙏
Crossing my fingers for you that you have a great experience! 🤞🏼🤞🏼❤️
@@StrawberryBlondebyAimee I noticed this video was from a year ago. Can you do an update please? I’m curious how your experience has been so far. ❤️
Isn’t it great Aimee! I got mine fitted in January. Long story short I didn’t get to take the meds to help dilate so got it fitted with just ibuprofen and it was slightly uncomfortable but still manageable. It took a couple of months to settle and I’m delighted with it.
Susan I swear to god I’m a new woman, it’s incredible!! Delighted you are having a good experience too! It’s the least we deserve! 😂🎉
@Aimee Broderick how was your experience after insertion..I'm bleeding Fter insertion
Thanks for sharing your experience, so happy for you that you are having a good experience so far 😊
Me too!! 🎉🎉 Thank you so much for watching! ☺️
I had this fitted today for heavy periods, exhaustion , headaches and general peri menopause. Great if the benefits are as you say.. however.. I had it fitted with no pain relief or anaesthetic gel etc… it was veeerrryyy painful ! But I’ll take it, if it cures the issues !
How has it worked for you after these 6 months? I’m debating about getting it but a little hesitant because of some of the negative feedback from some people.
Really annoys me the medical vids say you might feel discomfort. Like honestly was the most painful thing I've ever experienced. Women's pain just isn't taken seriously! Wish they were more honest
I am 45 and suffer from anemia due to very heavy bleeding that has extended to an unbelievable amount of days. I have only had a week off my period every month for the last two months. Of course got in to see the OBGYN after getting an ultrasound of my uterus and ovaries. My OBGYN recommended the same IUD after having a normal PAP test. I am scheduled for a uterine lining biopsy and IUD placement this month. It was suggested to use Ibuprofen 800mg prior to the procedure. I am wondering if placement discomfort for some reviews is due to some women not having vaginal births and age, and I am curious because I am older and have had two vaginal births. Still nervous about the procedures, but more tried of this inconvenience that is effecting my life. Thank you so much for sharing your information because we need to share more. I would not recommend a hormone IUD for women who just need the IUD for birth control. They seem to experience side effects because they are not having a hormone imbalance. To much of anything usually ends up being a bad thing. Bad experiences can scare people out of what is beneficial for them personally. Do your research ladies.. ask the questions fearlessly.
100% Hollie!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼 And thank you SO much for sharing your experience here too. Yes that’s a good point that placement discomfort would likely be more severe in women that had not had vaginal births. Hopefully it is a walk in the park for you and it gives you the relief you need 🤞🏼 You’ll be a new woman!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🎉💕
Hi did your bleeding stop? I’m in the same situation, my period is never ending and I only get a week off and back on again. Really don’t know what to do and doctors are not helping. Thank you in advance
@@mizn2785 I ended up having a hysterectomy.. everything removed besides my ovaries.. they found a very large fibroid that an IUD just would not fix the problem. The biopsy was not as bad as some people suggest.. but everyone is different and the feedback I got from others made me prepare for the worst. I also requested a Xanax for anxiety and that could have been the reason why the biopsy went to well. I took it 1 hour prior to the biopsy.
I had the same procedure as you last month, after bleeding connnnstantly, literally, since 2019, no kids (don't want them lol), several pills and potions later, I gave in to them putting in the coil. 4 weeks post, and bleeding again now, trying not have ptsd around the the whole thing maybe not stopping again, so fingers crossed. The bloating / pain since though has been tough.
Well done for being so brave Laura and going with the coil as an option and I’m sorry to hear you’ve had such a hard time since 2019, that’s a long long time to put up with such discomfort 💔I go back to what my nurse told me, stick with it as much as you can. In saying that, If your pain is really unbearable maybe give your GP/nurse a call and see what they think. If nothing else it will give you some peace of mind. Best of luck to you, hoping for a super positive outcome for you! 🤞🏼🙌🏼❤️❤️
I am in the never again team for that one. Hated it, I was always in pain (breast, neck and back, weight gain....). I don't even mind heavy period anymore, this how I hated that coil.
Hi l have mirena coil 5 days ago.l have noticed l couldn’t sleep and ıt effets my mood.l feel anxious.l have called GP today but they are so bussy as you know before Christmas time.Please help me!Is thoose side effect temporary ,how long will l have that side effect?
exact same story as me except with PCOS instead of Endometreosis..got a hysteroscopy and everything is okay thank God. 3 weeks in now and cramping is honestly freaking me out but I feel great otherwise! I've actually managed to lose some weight on it too so things are going well, just hoping the cramping eases up because sometimes it feels so intense that I could vomit. I'm glad to hear you have those as well so I know its not just me. Fingers crossed now everything goes okay
Avril you poor pet, I hope things are getting better for you. Definitely give your GP a call if pain is becoming unbearable. I swear I had a hot water bottle stuck to me for the 7weeks after my procedure! Mind yourself and well done for getting help with your PCOS! Not sure if you follow him but Shane Walsh Fitness podcast has some great info on PCOS, you should check him out if you’re interested. Take care! ❤️
@@StrawberryBlondebyAimee Thanks so much for the info! I'll definitely give him a look. Thank you again for sharing your story ❤️
I hope your well, I’ve asked for the coil because I’m heavy when on and i talked to my gp I said I want to stop the migraines and strong cramps and she said about the coil with would help me but what I don’t understand because I forgot to ask was she said “ ok u want the coil to lighten up the periods and help cramps, u will see ur gp but the fitting date is 2 months “. I was like yes please I want them to be less painful but I don’t understand the 2 months wait? Do u know why
I didnt find out that I had endometriosis until the day that I went to have the mirena iud inserted. I only bleed for the first week after insertion but it was light I'm so hopeing that it was a great decision lol no more periods is what I'm wanting.
Hey Aimee, when you said you had period for 7 weeks in the beginning, did you have heavy bleeding and bad cramping like you 'normaly' would before you had the coil fitted?, I've just got my coil fitted and scared I will go through the same I don't think I can cope!
Hey Meena, thank you for watching! 🥰 No it was definitely not heavy bleeding it was kind of like the end of your period bleeding. The cramps were more a very low constant ache as opposed to full on period pains each day. If I had that I wouldn’t have survived the 7 weeks 😂 Best of luck with getting your coil, I hope you have as much success with it as I’ve had 🤞🏼
Hi. I watched this the night before I got mine inserted. I was a nervous wreck going in. Dreading it. BUT IT WAS FINE girls don’t worry. Ask doc for good strong pain killers ..take them before u go. And ask what u can take with it. I can take paracetamol along with what the doc gave me. alternate them every two hrs. I got the camera in the womb first was offered the gas and air so pulled on it big deep breaths..got as much into me as possible. Like child birth u float and don’t feel it. and then the coil inserted. Which is like a smear test. I’m 24hrs later & I haven’t bled much at all. And I’m taking the pain killers so don’t have cramps at all. I’m going to take the pain killers for next few days even if I don’t think I need them. I’ll make another comment in a few days. So far so good. Maybe I’m the lucky one.
Awh Sandy I’m so glad you had a good experience!! 🎉🎉🎉
It’s Friday…..I didn’t bleed after it at all. Just on day it done I had more of ‘reddish watery stuff🙈’ (I’m straight to the point ere!!!!) that’s from filling uterus with water for camera. now there’s nothing. I forgot to take any pain killers this morn and I’ve no cramps. Yest I took them in case …abt 3 times during day.
I’m still waiting for it all to go downhill but so far so good.
One week after and all going well. No cramps no bleeding. Just waiting now to see how first period goes. Due in 2 weeks. Xx
Had first period very light no pain and it lasted two weeks.
Good luck to anyone thinking of getting cool in. I think worth it 😊
Totally agree! I’m thrilled for you! 🎉🎉
Did you gain weight since you have been on it ?
Oh my God, you're talking about the exact same case as me. I suffer just like you, but the period comes every 14 days and flows just as you described. I'm putting on this hormonal coil today, but I have a question, if you'll excuse me, am I depressed or in a bad mood? Does it affect sexual desire? Is there weight gain?
Got my IUD three weeks ago started bleeding and on day 9 of bleeding.
How are you feeling now,,, bleeding stopped?
My period don't want to stop I'm bleeding every day for 15th months non-stop bleeding 😩 with heavy bleeding and pain
You definitely need to see your doctor asap xx
Have you experienced any hair loss or weight gain
Definitely no hair loss. Weight gain is hard to pin down to be honest. I’ve put on weight for sure but that’s more my own lifestyle as opposed to the coil itself
How are you now ?
Thank you for asking, Avi! 🙂 I’m the absolute best I’ve ever been!! For me, getting the IUD was one of the best healthcare decisions I’ve ever made!! 🙌🏼
Hi...... So how long so far u are without periods bcz i do suffer from heavy period
Hi Hanan! Thanks for watching! 😊 In the past 18months I’ve had 2-3 really light periods. It’s been a dream!!
@@StrawberryBlondebyAimee woow amazing. Thank u aimee for replying Good luck deer. Following you from middle east 🌺