Finally, I find people going through the same thing I'm going through. I got my Mirena put in Dec.22 I spotted for a few days then it stopped. I finally got my first period with the Mirena and it was completely painful. The cramps I had literally made me stop while walking and double over not to mention I was bleeding super super heavy. I finally passed an extremely large blood clot which my doctor said was extremely normal seeing as I was diagnosed with PCOS. It is now day 11 and I am still lightly bleeding if this doesn't stop soon I may get it removed.
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I had Mirena inserted on November 17, 2009. I have had a period every month since then. I do not have break through bleeding, but my period's seem to be the same as before. I never had heavy periods, but I thought they would stop completely with Mirena. My doctor thought they would too! I guess not. I get bad back pain now with my periods. I did not have this before, but I deal with it.
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I got the Mirena put in on Dec 28th, started bleeding Dec 30th. It is now Jan 29th and I am still bleeding. I guess this is normal for the first 3 months. I wish my doctor would have told me I would bleed for 3 months straight instead of telling me I may experience "break through" bleeding. Its super annoying.
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First off I would like to say I wish I never had the Mirena put in. I got it Jan 09 and bleed for 4 months it would go light one day then heavy another day. It was the worst 4 months of my life. I still have my periods that last from 7-9 days and some times I have 2 periods a month. This is so unpredictable. I will say my periods are slightly lighter then before but much longer. I also getting cramping that is very painful and burning from it when im about to start. I will gladly say I scheduled an appt today to have it removed :-D .
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I had the Mirena put in on Jan 22nd during my regular period. I stopped bleeding the next day, no pain, just a little cramping after it was put in for about 20 minutes. I started my period on Feb 12 (yes right before valentines day) and have been on it since. Every day its like the first day of my period. Heavy, bright red, and lots of cramps. I had two babies back to back one 15 months, one 5 months, so I would like to stick with it. We have a vacation planned to Jamaica at the end of April and I am hoping so badly that it will all be worked out by then. I have read so many posts and am getting frustrated by this horrible period. I have always had very regular, normal periods my whole life, now I feel as though my system has been compromised. Its just really frustrating. I now know why Mirena is so effective. You cant get pregnant if you cant have sex cause you are bleeding!!!!
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I'm so glad to read everyone elses responses. I've had the IUD for about 6 months and had a super long period the first month and every month since my period lasts between 6-10 days, but very light. I like the convenience of an IUD and the lighter periods, but just don't like the long duration.
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I've been on the iud since dec 11th and had a period right after I had it put in. I hadn't experienced pain or discomfort when I got it put in or afterwards and the period only lasted approx 7 days.
I haven't gotten a period until March 23rd which is like a no one thing you have to consider with the iud is, its blocking your cervix. Its something stuck in there so yes your bleeding will be lighter and might be prolonged.
The cramps I got when I started my period were very intense, to the point where I took a showed and almost passed out. Then I sat on the floor and couldn't move because it hurt so much. It went away tho in about and hour or two afterwards.
I haven't gained weight, I got a bit bloated when I got my period cramps and it was a bit inflammed but nothing more than that. No cravings either.
I haven't gotten a period until March 23rd which is like a no one thing you have to consider with the iud is, its blocking your cervix. Its something stuck in there so yes your bleeding will be lighter and might be prolonged.
The cramps I got when I started my period were very intense, to the point where I took a showed and almost passed out. Then I sat on the floor and couldn't move because it hurt so much. It went away tho in about and hour or two afterwards.
I haven't gained weight, I got a bit bloated when I got my period cramps and it was a bit inflammed but nothing more than that. No cravings either.
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I have been on Mirena since November 2009. I have been having longer periods too. I use to have them for 3-4 days before Mirena and now they are from 6-11 days (YUCK!!) I had a period April 22-29, 2010 and then again May 8-18, 2010. Even though this is two different months, it was so close together that i wanted to get this thing taken out!! :-(
I have been on this thing for 8 months and I do not see any light at the end of the tunnel. If this inconsistent bleeding continues, then I am going to have it removed.
I have been on this thing for 8 months and I do not see any light at the end of the tunnel. If this inconsistent bleeding continues, then I am going to have it removed.
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my periods used 2 b really heavy n painful but only lasted about 3-4days now their a lot lighter but seem 2 last 8 days and then wen i fink iv came off a day or 2 later i start spottin.iv had it in since january n iv had nothin but horrendous pains in my lower stomach at the left handside it comes on with at n e time.sumtimes afta sex or wen i exercise.i have 2 go 4 a scan 2 c whetha its cysts.also bloated bad mood swings spots which iv neva ad in my life n the skin on my face is sore n dry
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I have had my mirena in since November 2007. my periods have always been 3-4 days and not heavy. They have become heavier with Mirena but still lasting 3-4 days. I have always been regular with my periods until last month when I did not get one. Then this month I got a period that lasted 9 days, but never heavy enough for a tampon...now 9 days later I started again!! I am starting to get concerned. I did take a home pregnancy test last month that came up negative. Now what??
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i got my mirena over 5 months ago i felt massive pain for 3 months straight and developed a ovarian cyst because of it and ever since i got it put in ive been having a strange clear discharge i dont gain or lose weight and my periods are random i spot then its light then its heavy then its light its so random they last complete months or nothing at all right now i have my period and i just got off it 2 days ago i just feel weak and drained sometimes i feel like im pregnant again i think im going to get it removed but i have no idea what other alternative im comftorable with
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ive had my mirena for over a yr n and a half and ive had almost regular periods and i cant lose wieght with horrible cramps i suggest go into to a gyn i am
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Im 21 and I had my daughter on Jan. 29. I got my IUD put in the day after my 6 wk check up and I wish I would have went with something else. The day I got it put in I started my period. My period usually last 4-5 days. But now they last almost 3 weeks. I stopped bleeding for about two weeks then I had another period. I hate it. My boyfriend complains because he can feel the strings. I just haven't had a good experience with mirena and I DO NOT recommend it yo anyone. I'm scheduled to have it removed on the 23 and I CANT WAIT!!!!
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I have had the Mirena put in for 2 years already and I'm ready to get it out. I haven't gained alot of weight but my hair is thinning and falling out. I also get on my period often. there are times i bleed for 2 or 3 WEEKS at a time. I dont know what to do. I am going to call the doctor this week and try to have it removed as soon as possible. I have never cramped while having it in and for the past 2 months i have been getting cramps that almost feel like contractions.
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I had IUD put in because I was having extreme pain when I got my period and after trying 3 types of birth control and they would control the pain but not the bleeding. I would start spotting for the first few days and than heavy period and than back to spotting my period has not end. Its been been about 3 month since I had the IUD and I still have my period. Spotting at time and than a little heavy. This is driving me insane Dr. has given me a med to stop the bleeding and I'm scheduled for a ultrasound I have not more patience for this. I need answers I'll consider having this remove and deal with the pain.
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