Mirena coil fitted last week......still bleeding, is this normal?

[luckymummy74]

Actually it's nearly 2 weeks ago. I thought this was my normal period but it's lasting much longer. It's lighter than normal (regular tampax instead of super duper plus!). I am getting some mild period pains first thing in the morning. Otherwise no pain. Just wondering if the prolonged bleeding is normal?

Thanks

[Housemum]

Don't know about the quantity, but I had light bleeding (like last day period, just enough for panty liners type) for about 6 weeks, nothing since (but still BF so that's probably why no periods). Don't know if that's any help?

[luckymummy74]

Thanks housemum. I stopped BF about 2 months ago and had had one period since.

[chocciedooby]

I had the Mirena taken out about a yr ago.It was in for 2 yrs.
If I can remember correctly the Dr told me it could take a few months to fully settle in but I was bleeding/spotting on and off for 9 months!!!
I think it just varies person to person.
Hope I haven't put you off

[luckymummy74]

No choccy you haven't put me off!
TBH, I am so depserate to NEVER get pregnant again, I'm not even sure I trust it!!! I feel like having a coil, going on the pill and using condoms just to be sure....

[missingtheaction]

i bled on and off for abtou 6 - 8 weeks, almost gave up on it but persisted and now still have one in 15 years later. 15 years with no periods or period symptoms at all. whoopee

[witcheseve]

The bleeding can last for a couple of months. Then its all OK. You may just get a show instead of a proper period.

[luckymummy74]

Ok Coo, thanks.
And just one more thing....does it also help with PMT, as I seem to be getting really bad at the moment....very teary!!

[chocciedooby]

Hate to tell you this but mine got much much worse and after 2 years of being an anti-christ I had it removed
The Progesterone obviously doesn't suit me.

[chocciedooby]

I was exactly the same herbietea. I also got quite depressed.Many reports you read state that depression and raging hormones cannot be blamed on the Mirena but I have heard of many women being effected in these ways. I suppose it suits some people brilliantly and others not at all.
Fingers crossed that yours settles down and suits you Luckymummy74

[luckymummy74]

Thanks herbie and choccie, that's really good to know. If my PMT persists, I will def have it removed!