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Help Centre. So, what happens when you get a coil fitted? Telephone consultation First of all, I called my GP practice to ask for a fitting appointment. Prescription I picked up my prescription note from the GP and took it to a local pharmacy. Appointment Having secured the services of Grandma to look after the kids, I arrived to see the doctor and the nurse in the treatment room. The fitting I was asked to remove my trousers and underwear and lie on the bed with some paper towel over me - a bit like going for a bikini wax but without the mellow music and anticipation of searing pain.
She inserted the device, which took seconds, and then felt to see where the strings were. The Gynae Clinic , in Harley Street should be your first choice when you are considering having a Mirena coil fitted. Whether this is the first coil you are having fitted or a change of coil type, we know that from the minute that you walk through our doors you will enjoy the special attention that you get and the very specialised advice and treatment that we offer.
Back to home Back to services. Gynae Clinic is a website designed to inform our patients about gynaecological services delivered at Medical Express Clinic at a Harley Street. In the event that patients are seen by a clinician, this will be arranged at Medical Express Clinic which is registered in the United Kingdom with the Care Quality Commission to provide healthcare services.
Call: Book an Appointment Online Now. To re-cap, here are the five top advantages to having a Mirena coil fitted. Five years contraceptive cover Comfortable and unnoticed when fitted Alternative to the contraceptive pill. It can be taken out at any time by a specially trained doctor or nurse. It's possible to get pregnant straight after it's removed. It can make your periods lighter, shorter or stop altogether, so it may help people who have heavy or painful periods.
It can be used by people who cannot use combined contraception such as the combined pill — for example, those who have migraines. Once the IUS is in place, you do not have to think about it. Some people may experience side effects, such as mood swings, skin problems or breast tenderness.
There's a small risk of getting an infection after it's been fitted. It can be uncomfortable when the IUS is put in, but you can take painkillers after, if you need to. The IUS can be fitted at any time during your monthly menstrual cycle, as long as you're not pregnant. You may be tested for any existing infections, such as STIs, and be given antibiotics.
The appointment takes about 15 to 20 minutes, and fitting the IUS should take no longer than 5 minutes: the vagina is held open, like it is during cervical screening a smear test the IUS is inserted through the cervix and into the womb Having an IUS fitted can be uncomfortable, and some people might find it painful, but you can have a local anaesthetic to help. You can also take painkillers after having an IUS fitted if you need to.
You may also get period-type cramps afterwards, but painkillers can ease the cramps. Tell the GP if you have any problems after this initial check or you want to have it removed. You may have an infection if you have: pain or tenderness in your lower abdomen a high temperature abnormal or smelly discharge How to tell if it's still in place An IUS has 2 thin threads that hang down a little way from your womb into the top of your vagina.
It's possible to get pregnant as soon as the IUS has been taken out. Who can use an IUS? The IUS may not be suitable if you have: breast cancer , or have had it in the past 5 years cervical cancer or womb uterus cancer liver disease unexplained bleeding between periods or after sex arterial disease or a history of serious heart disease or stroke an untreated sexually transmitted infection STI or pelvic infection problems with your womb or cervix Using an IUS after giving birth An IUS can usually be fitted from 4 weeks after giving birth vaginal or caesarean.
Advantages and disadvantages of the IUS Advantages: It works for 5 years or 3 years, depending on the brand. It's one of the most effective forms of contraception available in the UK.
It does not interrupt sex. Your periods can become lighter, shorter and less painful — they may stop completely after the first year of use. It's safe to use an IUS if you're breastfeeding. It's not affected by other medicines. It may be a good option if you cannot take the hormone oestrogen, which is used in the combined contraceptive pill.
It's possible to get pregnant as soon as the IUS is removed. There's no evidence that an IUS will increase the risk of cervical cancer , womb uterus cancer or ovarian cancer. Disadvantages: Your periods may become irregular or stop completely, which may not be suitable for some people. Some people experience headaches, acne and breast tenderness after having the IUS fitted, but these usually settle with time.
Some people experience changes in mood. An uncommon side effect of the IUS is that some people can develop small fluid-filled cysts on the ovaries — these usually disappear without treatment. If you get an infection when you have an IUS fitted, it could lead to a pelvic infection if it's not treated.
Most people who stop using an IUS do so because of vaginal bleeding and pain, although this is less common. You may be advised to have a check for any existing infections before an IUS is fitted. See a GP if you've had an IUS fitted and you: have pain or tenderness in your lower abdomen have a high temperature have abnormal or smelly discharge Rejection There's a small chance that the IUS can be rejected expelled by the womb or it can move displacement.
Damage to the womb In rare cases, an IUS can make a hole in the womb when it's put in. Ectopic pregnancy If the IUS fails and you become pregnant, there's also an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Where to get the IUS You can get the IUS for free, even if you're under 16, from: contraception clinics sexual health or genitourinary medicine GUM clinics GP surgeries some young people's services Find a sexual health clinic Getting contraception during coronavirus If you need contraception, call your GP surgery or a sexual health clinic as soon as possible.
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