Waiting for Scan - I've been having irregular bleeding from long term use of mirena coil. Has this happened to anyone else?

Does anyone here have any experience of irregular bleeding after long term use of the coil, I am on my 3rd Mirena coil so only slight spotting in the last 12 years. However since Feb, I have had 3 separate 4-5day bleeds in 6 weeks with mild bloating on and off and constant pain, pressure, cramping etc in my pelvis. I am worried as I know the coil is used to treat many conditions so can't understand why it is no longer working for me. GP has confirmed everything is in the right place and referred me for an urgent ultrasound which is in 3 weeks. Has anyone had anything similar and was it ok? I am 45, no signs of menopause yet.

  • Hello Jod279 and welcome to the Cancer Chat community.

    I'm sorry about the symptoms you've been contending with recently and for the worry they are causing

    Not knowing what is causing your symptoms must be very worrying but hopefully the ultrasound will be able to shed some light on this and show that it isn't anything sinister.

    I hope some of our members who have found themselves in a similar position will stop by soon to share their experiences and advice but if you'd like to have a chat with one of our cancer nurses you can give their helpline a call on 0808 800 4040. They're open between 9a.m - 5p.m and will do all they can to address your concerns and put your mind at ease whilst you wait.

    We're sending you all our support Jod279 and wishing you all the best with your scan in 3 weeks time.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator