I just got the MIRENA IUD a week and a half ago...when will the bleeding stop!!!???
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Just remember your Mirena IUD provides protection for five years.  It is 99.9% effective, and is more effective than having your tubes tied, which is 99% effective.  You may experience some irregular bleeding, which typically lasts for a few months after insertion.
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I love the IUD.  I got it put in right after I had my son.   It's the best thing ever invented!  You have no periods with it and no mood swings,  no depression,  NOTHING!!!\nIt's great!!  But make sure that you get the MIRENA.  Don't get the copper one because it has hormones.  The MIRENA is awesome!!  Then when you ready to get pregnant,  your doctor just takes it right out.  It only takes 2 seconds.  I swear by that thing.  Just to let you know that it's really pricey if you don't have Insurance.  It's $700.00 but it can stay in your Uterus for up to like 10 years.  But if you havent had kids before most likely your doctor won't do it.  It's one of those kinds of birth controls that you have had to have kids to get.  I don't know why, that's just what my OBGYN told me.  So, remember MIRENA. \nGood Luck!!!
503513
I didn't bleed, it was just a little uncomfortable. It's normal to bleed, though, and I'd say that your amount of bleeding is normal, too, as long as it stopped after a few days. Don't worry.
797538
Look, I know that you are scared but I have really great news!!! I am 21 years old. Ok, I started my period when I was 9-actually on my 9th birthday! I wouldn't put a tampon in for so long because of the same reason! I was so scared---The best thing to do is go and get this: the PLAYTEX LIGHTS!!! they are really small and they have plastic applicators which does make a difference. Another thing to remember is once you put it in, you don't fill it!!! You have to understand this, all you are doing is pushing a plastic applicator with cotton in it up a "canal"(blocking blood), once you push the bottom of the applicator from the bottom up and pull the plastic part out, you will have a string, you will not even notice that string or the tampon and every 4 hours, when you first start, pull that string out, wipe and re-apply another tampon. Later you can wait longer. Honestly do you really think that women walk around feeling discomfort all the time??? We have other problems and your period should always be the least of those. Another thing to remember: unless you want to where pads that make you feel like you are wearing diapers and wondering if you will bleed through, or even hear it when you walk I would really consider going for it. Remember 90% of women wear tampons, it's a natural thing. You will have more discomfort and problems from men than a tampon!!! If you have any more questions or need anything you can e-mail me @ a_d_dubose@yahoo.com or sonnygirl0303@yahoo.com. And I could even give you my number if you'd like. ENJOY your life!
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I've been on it for over a year so far.  I get a lot of spotting, although that is getting less.  Also, my periods have been a lot heavier.  But other than that, it's great.  A little spotting is much better than a full period each month.
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Breakthrough bleeding is what it's called. Pretty common, could be caused by birth control pills etc. I wouldn't worry about it too much, but going to the gyno. is a good idea too.
760153
You're young, and just starting to menstruate. Your body isn't on a regular cycle yet. Don't be alarmed. Cramps and light spotting are very normal. It may take up to a year before your periods regulate themselves.
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i had an IUD for 7 years.......i loved having it...but the thing i didn't like was that it made my periods extremely heavy and it lasted alot longer...before my IUD my period would last 2-3 days...after the IUD..it  would last for a week...cramps can be your body adjusting to the IUD....your body sense something foreign in it...so it's reacting by having cramps.......but if you have an unbearable pain....you should go to the doctor ASAP...it could be sifted or something, hence the pain...plus you are at a higher risk of TSS now because you have the IUD....i hope this helps...
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I use the Mirena IUD and I love it. I had it put in 6 weeks after I had my 3 year old.  The only side effect that I've had is that I don't have a period just occasional spotting. (Great side effect if you ask me!) I think the chances of you getting pregnant with the mirena are so minimal that I wouldn't worry about it.
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Well when I had a miscarriage, I started to bleed a little like spotting. I was also 7 weeks pregnant and really scared and stressed put. But after three days I started cramping real bad. I had huge softball size blood clots coming out of me. It was really bad. I mean the cramps were worse than going through contractions. But if your tests were all negative I wouldn't worry too much. Your period might be coming on. If its not time for your period than I would go to the doctor. I use scented tampons and I never bleed from it. I would go to a different doctor. Hope this helps.
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I had the paraguard IUD put in yesterday. I had been on the pill along time and needed to get off for health reasons. So I chose the hormone free IUD. You can get the Mirena that has low hormones and last for 5 years. That would be the 1 if you were wanting to have kids in a few years but not now. The 1 I got last 10 years.\n\n\nWell I have to say it did hurt, but not as bad as I expected. I took 800mg of Ibuprophen before going and he used the numbing spray on my cervix. What hurt the most was being dilated that made me raise up off the table some. I couldn't feel him put the IUD in but when he was positioning it up in my uterus was uncomfortable. Just had to do alot of deep breathing. Right after i was just cramping a little. But later that night, I guess after the numbing spray wore off, I got pretty bad cramps mostly on the right side for some reason. Took 800mg of med. again and the releived it some. Took some more this morning cramping some but not bad at all. I have some mild spotting nothing to worry about. Hopfully it will go on away as the day goes on.\n\nIf you are not wanting kids for at least 2 years an IUD would be cheaper than pills. But if your insurance covers it I would say go for it. You wouldn't have the hassle of worring about it for a few years. As long as you are in a steady relationship and plan on staying there. Because it doesn't protect from STD's\n\nHope this helps you some. I know it can be hard finding a BC that is right for you. Good Luck.
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Which IUD do you have? Its very normal to have abnormal bleeding after the insertion of your IUD. It may take 3 months for your body to get back on track. I would get it checked out at your appointment. Have you tried feeling for your strings? what makes you think it has fallen out. You should feel a knot at the top of your strings right before your cervix. If you feel that knot then the IUD is in place if you dont then it has gone further in your uterus and possibly perforation but you would be in pain and would have a hard time moving in certain positions\nIs the bleeding spotting or are you having to change your pad every 2 hours?
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I have a Mirena IUD and I love mine!  The first month I got it, I have really bad cramps, but after that, I was fine.  My periods are very light now, I don't have cramps, my periods last 3 days, and best of all, I don't have to worry about becoming pregnant! : )  My Dr. didn't inform me of any serious complication...I haven't had any.  I had my IUD put in Nov. 05.  \nThere's lots of info. on their website. www.mirena.com
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I agree with the last answer.  I switched from the copper IUD to Mirena because of the severe cramping I was getting from the copper IUD.  The mirena IUD has a low dose of progesterone so it is supposed to reduce cramping as well as minimize, if not eliminate your period.  \nYou said you have been having these problems for 2 years..have you had a gynecological exam in those 2 years?  It may be possible that the IUD is not properly positioned.  They can shift or perforate your uterus (though this is rare).  I would definitely make an appointment with your doctor to have it checked and possibly discuss other options.
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I have a merina IUD. It was a bit painful to put in. I had it inserted as soon as I was able after the birth of my daughter. My OB told be that I was still a bit tender.\n\nThey say that you have less periods or shorter. Not for me. I have the same cycle as before (for the most part) I love that I don't have to take a pill every day or take out or remember to put in a cervical cap or diaphram. Condoms suck as we all know. \n\nAlso, Its only good for 5 years so if you plan to have another baby its easy to take out. I will be having mine removed in MArch or April for the conception of our next child. I will let you know how that goes. I do hear it can be very painful to remove.
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Some periods can go on 9 to 11 days.  It is perfectly normal.  But when was the last time you had it (IUD)checked?  That might make a difference.  But otherwise I wouldn't be alarmed.
725865
there is nothing wrong here because thats what has happened to me a couple of times, it lasted for about 2 weeks perhaps a little less like 12 days, and it is a long time and i got a little worried about it. But it did stop, and when it did i was soooo relieved. My mum had no idea what was going on either, and I really didn't want to go to the doctors. And you know what else happened to me that got me worried all over again, well i missed my period for 3 whole months!! can you believe it, and i still avoided seeing a doctor, but after those three months had gone by, I got my period again and it was all back to normal, I just think that my body was going through a phase, which has never happened since, so i'm relieved about that. Just wait a little while longer and all should be back to normal very soon, but if not then I suggest seeing a doctor. =)