I had a Mirena IUD inserted about 1 month ago, after a few days I began to bleed. Like a regular period. Its been a month + and I'm still bleeding. Not really heavy, but not light. I am wondering if this is normal? I've called my OBGYN several times and they said it's normal. I'm still breastfeeding my 9 month old son and wanted to check if anyone else has had this happen and when did they stop bleeding?
I had the same issue after having the Mirena inserted as well... I was comforted to know that my doctor actually had similar issues when I talked to her about it because I was just as concerned as you are... after a few months, it will get on more of a "normal" track but I hear ya... it's frustrating until that time comes... It WILL come though.
In the beginning i bleed lightly for about 2 months. I have had it for about 3 years now and hardly get a period at all. I love it.
It's totally normal. I think I got my "period" for at least 2 months straight in the beginning... Maybe even longer.
The same happened with me. My doctor said it takes a few months for things to "get normal". My periods were long, but light for the first few months, and they are starting to get shorter now. I think I'm close to my 6-month mark.
i'm in the same boat - just put one in a couple weeks ago and i'm still bleeding. just a tiny bit, but still.
it's normal. if the spotting continues beyond 6mos then they should check it out, and possibly remove.
Hi E.,
Contact your local breast feeding consultant at La Leche League:
Hope this helps. D.
I had a mirena put in when I was still breastfeeding. I bled lightly for a max of 2 months. Then it went away and I didn't get any period until after I stopped breastfeeding (this was about 6 months later). Then I spotted non-stop for about 4 months and was ready to have it removed but everything finally stabilized. Since then I've had a period every 3 1/2 weeks that last about a week and are very light. I love it now!!
I actually had bleeding for about two months now I hardly do at all. Occasionally I get a one day period or even a few hours but that is it. I had it placed in March and was feeling the same way you are now. It should ease up. I thought about getting rid of it but I really like it now.
Hi E.,
During my 6-week post-partum check-up, I had a Mirena IUD inserted as well. I bled for at least two months straight and I was breast feeding at the time. It has been almost 10 months since it was inserted and my "periods" are still a little out of whack. Sometimes I completely miss my period and sometimes I simply spot for only a day or two, but I have been reassured that this is normal for Mirena.
I was very worried in the beginning, like you, with the at least two months of consistent bleeding, but now I love it. If you are really concerned, it can't hurt to have the doctor take a look and ensure that all is well...rather be safe than sorry, right?
Good luck with everything!!
