I am 63 and had the Mirena fitted about 6 weeks ago after a Hysteroscopy as my womb lining is a little thickened(7cms). I was on Prempak C for 15 years so the gynae doctor thought that maybe this contributed to the womb thickening as I was still have a monthly bleed. I opted for the coil plus oestrogen gel as he seemed to think that was a good option for a woman my age. The positives of this is I feel human again and am able to cope with arguing grandchildren without "losing it" and I am sleeping so much better and deeper. I feel I can now cope with life!!! The downside is the constant brownish discharge. The doctor said it is normal and can last for 6 months or forever so my question is is there anyone out there,my age group, on Mirena and gel and have they got the same side effects?? As a "problem" it is really almost unimportant as I feel so well.