Hi I want some advice in relation to contraceptives. I've got a Mirena coil fitted which I've had for 3 years now. I experience severe ovulation pains, up to 3 days at a time which keep me awake at night and are not relieved by Ibuprofen. Prior to the coil I took the pill for a number of years and then had 2 children. I am just wondering if the Mirena can exacerbate ovulation pain? I have never had pain like this before, even when using no contraception.

I also experience bad period pains, but very little actual blood loss. The ovulation pains appear to start about 3 days after the period pains finish. I have had an ultrasound scan 6 months ago to check nothing else is causing the pain and everything appeared normal.

I am considering getting the Mirena removed as cannot continue with such levels of pain. Is there an association between the Mirena and ovulation pain?