Coils

Never heard of it being used for this purpose!

Neither have I. I was under the impression that it caused bleeding when a person was menstruating.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/general_health/1575675-age-58-and-doc-suggests-mirena-coil-any-experiences

But there is this conversation on Mumsnet which sounds very positive.

Yes. I had a Mirena coil fitted - problem solved.

I hada mirena coil fitted when I was peri- menopausal.
I had very heavy bleeding that meant some days I couldn't go out at all.
It worked! as Riverwalk said problem solved.

No experience of it for this purpose. I hope it works for you.

However, I'm to myself because I had one fitted when younger. It disappeared un be know to me and my son was the result !

The Mirena is the one on offer - the leaflet says when used with HRT - is that essential? I'm not taking HRT. Pleased to hear it works though, Riverwalk and Cherrytree59.

I thought once you were passed the menopause you didn't bleed, as in menopause means the cessation of menstruation. (and if you did bleed you should rush to the doctor)
Maybe during "the change" is that what it is for i.e. peri-menopausal when periods can be very heavy?

Yes, you aren't meant to bleed past menopause but some do. There are a number of reasons, some serious. One solution, after a number of investigations, is a particular coil. I gather it provides a slow release of a hormone that stops the thickening of the lining of the womb which causes the bleeding in this case. And yes, if you are post menopause and start to bleed you should consult your doctor.

Sorry Mollie I read your OP as peri-menopausal, that's when I was prescribed the Mirena, not post.

Well, I'm still glad to hear that it worked Riverwalk.

the mirena worked for me

I'm chucking too ninathena my lovely bonus baby, now 34, was conceived with a coil firmly in place