It seems to be pretty standard that the mirena coil is prescribed for fibroids. As are birth control pills. Something with the hormones and having less lining in the uterus...

I have not had a coil but i've read enough to understand insertion can be painful for some women. Have you had children? It can be more painful for those who haven't had children.

Why would you consider having it removed in 3 months? Have you tried taking regular birth control pills to control symptoms?

They should have explained to you that you may have irregular and everday bleeding and spotting for up to 6-9 months...

Usually after that many women lose their periods completely.

Hi

I have had 3 children and was sterilised in August 2007. Since then I have had 2 periods, one lasting 14 days and another lasting 21 days, doc prescribed tranexamic acid tabs to stop bleeding, which worked. Have been for an internal exam today and doc says uterus is unusually large and suspects fibriod(s). I am waiting for an appt to go for an ultrasound.

Doc said treatment would probably be contraceptive pill or a coil. I am not happy about any of these treatment options as the whole point of being sterlised what that I would not need any more contraception.

Anyone any advice?

Thanks
Lou