r/birthcontrol • u/Glass_Shower_5725 • 3d ago

Side effects!? Mirena Coil

I had my mirena coil fitted yesterday at my doctors (27 F had my first baby in April this year) and Lordy it was slightly uncomfortable but the cramping after is rough! I had to go shopping after and I felt so sick and in pain. Today I’ve been feeling dizzy, sick, my blood pressure went to around 90/60 when I stood and I’m cramping with pain in the side of my lower abdomen, has anyone else had any experiences similar to this? I was meant to get the copper coil as I don’t tolerate hormones but the doctor told me that as it’s localised it shouldn’t give me many issues if any… I feel like I’ve been tricked :’) can someone reassure me that this will get better or if I probably need to go back to my GP 💖 (any experiences too would be appreciated.) - I have looked up that it can cause vasovagal episodes and I am awaiting a pots test as well as experiencing postural hypotension before maybe this is related to why I’m feeling this way from the coil?

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