Mirena Spotting

aussieleisha79 · Guest

Hi,

I'm considering having my Mirena implant taken out. I've had it in for the last 4 1/2 months, and I've been spotting every day. It's started to affect my relationship (sex and spotting not that fun), and the constant spotting managed to lower my iron levels, not to mention pms for 4 1/2 months or cramps (which I've never had before), oh and constant thrush from wearing a pad for 4 1/2 months. I wished that I'd been properly warned (i.e about high percentage) that I could spot for this long, I would have never have had this put in. But dr said it was a last resort for my heavy periods. I'd take wearing a nappy to bed during heavy period, than this implant any day! Can anyone tell me if this is normal?

jklm345 · Newbie Joined: 20 Apr 2008 Posts: 1

I had similar problems for the first three months, then I got a four month break, then another month or two, then a four month break. I am now a month and a half into the spotting, etc. again. The thrush has been constant for a year also. I think if it is this bad you are probably reacting to the progesterone. You don't want to live like this all the time, I would take it out. I keep saying I am done and then I get another break for a few months.

Guest · Guest

I have had my Mirena in for 3.5 years and love it. I was warned about the bleeding by my OB and did bleed for 3 months straight. However, since then I have only had 2 periods in 3 years and they were all very light only lasting 2-3 days. I have the occasional spotting but nothing compared to having a period every month. I love my Mirena and will be getting another one put in after this one's time is up.

Mirena Spotting

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