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Mirena coil and IIH

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angela83289
angela83289

Hello!

I am lucky enough to have been symptom free of IIH for the past 5 years. I really suffered with symptoms for many years before that. My GP has just fitted me with a Mirena coil (Im aware i cannot use the combined Pill) and the Doctor assured me this was safe with my past medical history. However ive looked online and seen that Mirena can be a risk factor in triggering IIH symptoms again and its really worried me. Ive been so careful always since i was so ill to avoid anything hormonal but i was assured it was safe by three different GPs.

I really want it removed now but once again my GP says this is not a necessary concern as Progestogen is safe for me anyway & the hormone only is localised. I wondered if anyone here might be able to give me any advice as to whether Mirena could be a contributary factor in IIH? My gut instinct is telling me to have it taken out asap. Many thanks x

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