is it normal to bleed after having the copper coil fitted?
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During the first few days after having the IUD fitted you may experience cramps, similar to period pain, and spotting. This will usually settle. If the pain is severe, becomes worse or does not settle after 3 days you should contact your GP or nearest Sexual Health Service clinic.
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It can also cause shivering, fevers or chills. You will have 3-7 days of vaginal bleeding heavier than a period after your treatment. Bleeding may vary from heavy with some clots to only slight spotting. After the process is complete, bleeding like a normal period may persist for 2 weeks or more.
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More women are turning to IUDs, or intrauterine devices, for longer-term contraception that is both effective and convenient, yet are sometimes surprised when they still see bleeding or spotting monthly. After an IUD is inserted, it is normal to have some breakthrough bleeding over the next few days and weeks.
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You could have some spotting in between periods or heavier-than-usual periods. The length of your periods may also increase temporarily. About 20 percent of people bleed for more than eight days in their first few months after insertion.
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Lighter bleeding = higher chance that periods will stop After using the IUD for a year, women with light and normal bleeding were most likely to stop bleeding altogether, with 21% (light) and 16% (normal) reporting no periods in the last 6 months.
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For the first 3 to 6 months, your period may become irregular and the number of bleeding days may increase. You may also have frequent spotting or light bleeding. Some women have heavy bleeding during this time. After you have used Skyla for a while, the number of bleeding and spotting days is likely to lessen.
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This is from the solution put on your cervix after your procedure. You can use a sanitary pad for vaginal discharge. You may also have vaginal bleeding that looks like menstrual flow for 1 to 4 days after your procedure. You may notice more vaginal bleeding 10 to 12 days later as you're healing.
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The heavy bleeding should let up after about three months, putting you back into your normal cycle routine. If you're still bleeding heavily at six months, see the doctor who placed your IUD.
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You may also have vaginal bleeding that looks like menstrual flow for 1 to 4 days after your procedure. You may notice more vaginal bleeding 10 to 12 days later as you're healing. The amount of discharge and bleeding varies for every woman.
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Some women experience spotting immediately after an IUI procedure. This is due to irritation of the delicate tissue of the cervix and vagina, and is not implantation bleeding. Implantation bleeding occurs later, usually 7-11 days after the procedure, when the egg implants in the wall of the uterus.
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That means the majority of your cycles should be 24–38 days long, which is the normal range for cycle length in adults. Some people using a copper IUD may notice that your period is heavier and longer, or they may experience unscheduled spotting, but these side effects often improve over time (16,28).
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Some people don't get periods at all while on them. Copper IUDs often make periods heavier and crampier. However, this may not be a permanent change. Your period may return to its usual state after about six months.
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Infection. In some cases, heavy bleeding may be a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), especially if it occurs in the 20 days after getting an IUD. This serious infection can lead to infertility, sterility, and even chronic pain.
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Mirena has a number of side effects, some of which can be severe, including bleeding which is the most common side effect of the IUD. In most cases, Mirena-associated bleeding will go away after the first 3 to 6 months. In some patients however, irregular bleeding may continue after the adjustment period.
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You must wait 24 hours after your IUD is put in before you can use tampons, take a bath, or have vaginal sex. You may have more cramps or heavier bleeding with your periods, or spotting between your periods. This is normal.
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Copper IUD post insertion This usually gets easier after 3 to 6 months. You can expect to have some cramps and bleeding/spotting (on and off bleeding or brown discharge) in the first few months but may be worse in the first 1 – 2 weeks.
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You may notice a brown discharge for 1 to 2 days after your procedure. This is from the solution put on your cervix after your procedure. You can use a sanitary pad for vaginal discharge. You may also have vaginal bleeding that looks like menstrual flow for 1 to 4 days after your procedure.