Mirena IUC and Pregnancy???

When I first got my Mirena IUD I remember thinking,"I thought my periods were suppose to end when I got this." My periods were longer than ever and regular but sure enough about 5 mo into it they got shorter and shorter. I have not had mine for a year yet and they are usually a day long and some months I don't even have one. It is a good idea to get it checked and to get a test done just to be safe.

I've had mine in for 3 years now & if you're one of the lucky ones you'll NOT get your period anymore while having the Mirena IUD. I rarely rarely get my period anymore & very happy I chose the Mirena.

I had mine inserted last May and since November, I've only had a couple of periods and they've been pretty light. My Dr. told me that generally, you stop having periods after a year, but for some women it's before and for some it's a little longer. I was also scheduled for a 3 month checkup after insertion. You are probably not pregnant, but definitely go to the dr to check the placement. Good Luck!

I had the mirena IUD put in 12 weeks after I had my second child which is exactly a year ago. I LOVE IT. I did spot for several months after having it put in but soon after rarely have had a period at all. My sister in law though has only had hers for a few months and doesn't have period at all but spots all the time. So do not be alarmed. My husband I use no protection and I am EXEREMLY fertile. It is 99% effective. I was told by my dr that getting pregnant with an IUD is HIGHLY unlikly and that he has only seen it once in his practice which he has been around a while seeing as how he delivered my sister 18 years ago`.

I had my Mirena IUD for 20 months and loved it...until I got pregnant. I am due anyday now with that baby. It does happen. I checked my strings every month and when they removed it, it was right where it was supposed to be. Since this has happened to me I have found out that I am not alone. There are a few others out there who it didn't work for. 99.9% is a good percentage...but not foolproof.

Hello,

I have the Mirena IUD, and went through the same thing you are going through until yesterday. I have had it for almost 2 years, and my periods had been very regular..maybe light but regular. Then, I realized I was over a week late a few weeks ago.. I ended up taking a pregnancy test a few days ago, and it was negative.. and then I started my period yesterday. I think I starting having pregnancy symptoms, because I was worried about it. My Dr. tells me to check the "strings" of the IUD every month.. but I never do that. I had already decided if I was pregnant it would be a miracle baby since the IUD is like 99.9% effective against pregnancy.

You are probably on the same boat as I am, and will start shortly. I actually went to the Dr. a few days before I took the pregnancy test..and I know they would have told me if I was PG since they test your urine.. but I was still determined I was PG and bought a test.

I am hoping this is a one time deal and I don't go through this every month now.

Good luck!

Hi there. I also have the Mirena IUD. I have had mine for a little over a year and I became more regular when I got mine, also. Then I started just barely having my period...sometimes it's just a little trickle for a day. I did have to go back three months after and have it checked, though. Hope that helps...

I have the Mirena IUD and I stopped having periods within a few months of having it put in. I spotted once a month and had cramps every now and then- I also had all the moodiness of my period, I just didn't bleed anymore- which is good, but very weird at the same time. I have had mine in for 2 years now and have not had any trouble with it. I understand your worry because my daughter was conceived when I was on the patch. I would go to the doctor and have them check it out just to calm your fears, but hopefully I have helped some!

Hi -- I've had my Mirena since last July and for the first 2 months I had a regular period but since then I rarely have my period and if I do it's just spotting for a day or two. I never chech the strings but, I did go back about six weeks later for a check up. My best friend had one inserted 19 months ago and had a period for the first 6 months or so and then nothing since then.

You're probably fine. I've had Mirena for over 2 years with no problems. I think I did have a period the first month, but have only had one since. And that was only a two days long. There was some spotting every now and then, but haven't even had that recently. I didn't have a 3 month check up either and to be honest, never check the strings. I love it! I don't have PMS and my periods before were long, so I love not having to deal with it.

Totally think you should get a new doc! After I had my mirena inserted my Dr. had me come in after one month. I questioned it and he said it was for safety as well as to check the placement. My Dr told me that I may not get a period as soon as three months, or could continue as normal. If you periods have been getting lighter it my be from the devise. Mine gradually got lighter and now is hardley spotting. And I have had my IUD less than six months.

Hi J.! Just letting you know that I have had the Mirena IUD for three years. I had a regular period for about 3 months after insertion, then they became irregular for about 3 months, then pretty much stopped. I will have a tiny bit of spotting on occasion, but that's it. I think it's great! I can't remember if my Dr. checked me after 3 months, but he did do a sonogram after insertion to check the placement. I also had a sonogram at my yearly check-up last year just for him to check the placement again. Try to relax! Anything is possible, but most likely you will not be pregnant. If you are - that means God has plans different than yours. (I have one of those "God's plan's " myself! She lights up the whole world around us!) God's ways are better than our ways! I am the mom of three -ages 17, 12, and 3, - and stepmom of one - age 17. Blessings to you and your bunch!
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I had this IUD inserted last September after giving birth in May. I had a very slight amount of spotting in October and NOTHING since. No period, no break-through bleeding and no spotting. I love it. I did have a follow up with my doctor 6 weeks after having it placed. A co-worker has had about the exact same experience. And, she had a follow-up 6 weeks after as well (we have different doctors) Hope this helps!
I know they say the period eventually goes away after a year, but, I was pleased it did not take that long to kick in...I guess everyone is different, but, it has been my experience that most of the people I have talked to - it did not take a year for their period to stop.

I stopped having periods after about 5 months. I haven't had a period in over a year now and I am thrilled! I still get PMS every month, but no bleeding- awesome! I was a little worried at first, but you will relax after you get used to it.