WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for May, 2001: Re: Marina Coil

Re: Marina Coil

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 5 May 2001 16:46:39 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 5 May 2001, Christina wrote: >
>At Tue, 3 Apr 2001, Rosie wrote:
>>
>>I have had a marina coil fitted for 5 months and i would like to know if
>>there are any side effects to be expected ie weight gain and mood
>>swings?
>
>I had a merena coil fitted one week ago. i read the accompanying
>leaflet [all that i was given to go home with - after a very painful
>experience!] it did mention that possible side-effects could be mood
>swings/weight gain. i dont know if this helps or not, but good luck. if
>GPs and specialists really cared about their patients, we would be given
>accurate information at the time of treatment, and would not have to
>resort to the internet and complete strangers to deal with our medivcal
>queries!!
>
>i am worried about the merena coil that i have had fitted because i
>cannot find the wires! i nkow that i shall have to go and see my GP, but
>i feel so stupid. imagine having to explain to the receptionists the
>reason why i need to see the doctor! the leaflet mentioned that the
>doctor fitting the coil should advise 'how' to find the wires, but
>nobody showed me and i cannot find them. the leaflet goes on to say, if
>you cannot find them, see a GP strasight away!
>i am also worried because the specialist [?} fitting the coil, had to
>refer to the instructions that came in the box!!!!!!!

Christina

The mirena iud is a new device in the usa. I was just inserviced on it about 2 months ago, and did not put in my first one until yesterday. Yes, I had to go over the instructions for insertion (not in front of my patient!!) before the procedure. It should not give much hormonal effect like weight, etc. I am sorry they did not go over how to feel for the strings, feel after every menstrual period. They should feel like fishing line, but remember you are feeing the cut ends, not the length of the line.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.

*Please understand I can not respond to private emails.

*These comments are for educational purposes only.  They are
not meant to take the place of an examination by a qualified
health care provider.  They are not intended to be the start
of a physician-patient relationship.

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