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Hormonal Coil

The Hormonal Coil also known as “Mirena” contains one hormone; Progesterone. The Hormone Coil thickens cervical mucous to prevent sperm from reaching the womb and thins the lining of the womb. Some women do not produce an egg with the Hormone Coil. Other hormonal coils are available. These are called Jaydess and Kyleena - both are smaller than Mirena.

Information

A Hormonal Coil, is a small contraceptive device that is put into the uterus (womb).
This requires a non-surgical procedure. Anaesthetic is given to every person having a coil inserted.

  • May help period pain
  • Due to a lack of evidence, a risk of breast cancer cannot be ruled out
  • Mood changes
  • Changes in bleeding patterns
  • Loss of sex drive
  • Acne
  • Can be used alongside and as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  • Can be used alongside and as Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
  • May be associated with a slight increased risk of breast cancer. There is not evidence to say there is a risk but there is not enough evidence to say there is not a risk

    • The following may mean you are not suitable for the Hormonal Coil:

    You are:

    • Less than 4 weeks Postpartum
    • Have had Postpartum/Abortion Sepsis

    You have:

    • A history of breast cancer
    • Had a complicated organ transplant
    • Known long QT syndromes
    • Unexplained vaginal bleeding
    • Gestational Trophoblastic Disease with decreasing or persistently elevated hCG levels or malignant disease
    • Cervical cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer
    • A history of Ischaemic Heart Disease
    • Had a stroke
    • Severe (Decompensated) Cirrhosis
    • Hepatocellular adenoma
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma

    Mirena is licenced for contraception for 8 years if inserted under the age of 45 years old.

    Mirena is licenced until age 55 years old if inserted after the age of 45 years old

    Mirena is licenced for management of heavy menstrual bleeding for 8 years (unless bleeding becomes heavy)
    Mirena is licenced for HRT for 5 years

    Jaydess is licensed for 3 years

    Kyleena is licensed for 5 years

    Both Jaydess and Kyleena are not licensed for management Heavy Menstrual Bleeding or the Endometrial protection required in HRT

    £400