Mirena/Kyleena/Jaydess Coil

The hormone coil is an incredibly effective, well tolerated form of contraception. There are now many different types of hormone coil available. We commonly use the mirena coil, which can be effective for up to 8 years for contraception (5 years when used for HRT). 

The following link gives more information about the device. We recommend you reading this prior to your appointment. 

Please have a read of the following possible risks and side effects prior to attending your contraception appointment. It is important to read the points carefully: 

• Some people experience discomfort or cramping during insertion. This often settles very quickly, usually within a day.
• Occasionally, the fitting can make you feel dizzy/light headed. Rarely, people can faint after having the procedure done
• Infection- The risk is highest in the first 3 weeks after fitting. If you are concerned you may be at risk of a sexually transmitted infection (such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea), please get checked before having the coil fitted. Please avoid wearing tampons for the first 10 days after fitting to minimise this infection risk (tampons are fine to use thereafter).
• Expulsion or change of position is rare (up to 1 in 20 - highest in first year). If the coil is expelled (comes out), you will be able to see it. 
• Failure. No form of contraception is 100% effective – this method is over 99% effective. 
• Damage to cervix or womb including perforation. There is a 1 in 1,000: risk of womb perforation; this risk is six times higher if you are breastfeeding. This risk is mostly at the time of coil insertion.
• Altered vaginal bleeding – irregular very light spotting for up to six months (often stops much earlier than this. Periods are usually very light thereafter, sometimes, periods stop altogether.
• Hormonal side effects- The dose of hormone in the coil is much lower than that of other hormonal contraception such as the pill or injections. Occasionally, people experience greasy skin, mood changes or weight change.

If you are in agreement about going ahead with the procedure, please respond to the Accurx Text Message with “Yes”. Your appointment will only be able to go ahead if you have responded to this message. If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with the surgery.

A prescription for the coil will be sent to your nominated pharmacy. Please ensure you collect this before attending your appointment.