Sorry, gruesome question about 1st period after coil removal

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As I said, sorry! Had my coil out on Friday and my period, which was due now-ish has started today. But it's an almost black blood (sorry again!) is this normal? Should I be worried? I'm sort of not worried (but enough to post here) since I suppose it will get 'normal' within the next couple of days but has anyone else had this? TIA to anyone who can help.

Hi everyone! I am 41 and after having my just copper coil in for almost 7 years am due to have it removed next week. I am dreading it, as think it will really hurt. Must say been really happy with the coil, no pains, periods been just normal, infact, I have forgotten all about it being there, (hence it been in for so long )
Considering my age, not sure what kind of contraceptive to use from now on, as I cannot use anything with hormones in due to mild hypertension, would I still need to use one? i have 3 children, and don't want any more - lovely as they are so welcome any comments.

I also had the mirena coil removed after 2 years end of November to try for a baby. I had a period on the 1st dec and thought how quickly my cycle had come back. End of December I felt nauseas and had terrible mood swings. In vain I took a pregnancy test which came back negative. I have done a further 2 tests which came out negative as I still have not had another period. I can totally understand how you feel in limbo, it would be nice to get back into a natural cycle!

hi,
i'm looking for a bit of advice and direction i guess ( although i think i know what you are going to come back with!) i had the mirena fitted 4 years ago and to begin with my period were all over the place, sometimes 2 a month. they settled down after about a year and although my pmt isn't great, it's not as bad as it used to be! i have been constantly dieting to no avail am having dizzy spells and pains in the lower abdomen on the left hand side. is this all connected to the coil? my friend has just had her mirena removed and dropped half a stone in 2 weeks! i don't suit any pill and i don't think i want another coil (although once you get over the fear of not having period and spending a fortune on tests, the advantages are huge). dh has said no to the patter of a third pair of tiny feet. oh! what to do!!!

hey,
this maybe a really daft question but ive had my coil fitted now for over 6 years and wanting it removed to try for a baby, but how do i go about doing it? is there a time in my cycle that i have to go to get it removed???

I have posted this on another forum so I thought it might be useful. To answer the question above no you don't have to have it removed at a certain time of the month. Fitting is different but removal at any time. Good idea to wait a month before trying though. Make sure you start taking folic acid, get your rubella immunity checked and stay off the alcohol, cigarettes and caffeine for a MONTH before you start trying. Also good idea to wait for your cycle to come back to normal so you can spot any complications.

Thanks to everyone for posting all your comments. Its good to know the range of symtoms out there. I thought I would post my story and also try and summarise what I know.

There are two types of coil (IUD), one with a hormone and one without. They behave very different and can effect you differently after they're taken out.

If you have had sex within 7 days BEFORE the IUD is removed you can get pregnant as the sperm can stay around. It is possible to get pregnant as soon as its removed also.

The IUD with hormone.. the hormones (like the contraceptive pill) can take up to 6 months to leave your system. You can get pregnant straight away or it might take longer because of this.

For most people it can take up to a year to get pregnant with trying and no contraception and that's normal. As you get older your chance of conceiving gets lower. At 35 you have half the chance of conceiving than in your early twenties. Age has recently been shown to affect men also. Even if you're young healthy and normal it can still take a year to get pregnant. This is normal. Doctors are unlikely to give fertility tests before you've been trying a year.

If you do want to get pregnant remember to keep taking folic acid from a month before you try, stay off the alcohol cigarettes and caffeine and get your man to also! Also check your rubella (german measles) immunity. Ask your nurse for a blood test. Even if you had the jab at school at 12/13 you still need to check and get a booster BEFORE you get pregnant.

My experience of the coil. I had a coil fitted which was relatively painless, a bit uncomfortable. It was the one without the hormone. I had a lot of very VERY heavy periods, excrutiating pain and pain when not on my period also. It was uncomfortable for the whole 6 months I had it in. I had the coil removed 2 months ago and it was fine to remove. No infections, nothing wrong.

A month later I had a very light period. Really only spotting for about a day and a half, very little at all.

A month after that I have my period now and it seems normal.

I think from the posts above it is normal for your periods to take a while to come back to normal when its removed. It is possible to get pregnant straight away but it would be better to wait until you're having a cycle normal for you. If you have any other symptoms go to your doctor and insist you're checked out. Dont know what doctors in the US are like but in the UK you really have to insist sometimes if you know something is wrong. Don't wait. You may get symptoms similar to pregnancy. This may be because you really want to get pregnant. It may be due to a cyst or ectopic pregnancy. You must get it checked out.

For any kind of medication, contraception or getting pregnant have a good look round on the internet. The NHS Direct website isn't bad but there is lots of information out there.. just takes a little bit of time to find.

Hope this wasn't patronising.. just wanted to point out some information all in one place. Please correct anything above that you know to be wrong.

M.

To china,

You can still get pregnant at your age if you haven't started menopause. You doctor could test you to find out if you have but you're probably a little young for that yet.

You could ask your husband to get sterlised, it is a relatively painless operation but does seem a bit extreme.

It doesn't hurt to have taken out. At least in most cases, just relax and it will be fine. Even for me and I've never had a baby!

There are other methods of contraception. Condoms of course. Or the rhythm method or the ovulation tests but there is still the risk of getting pregnant then.

The only sure way to not get pregnant is to not have sex. condoms are 99% good and so is the combined pill but even they aren't 100%. You can still have fun in bed without having full intercourse of course. Just be careful!

m

Hi Wyo
Thanks for the summary here. Its not patronising at all - very useful. I had a non hormone coil removed 2 months ago and was desperate for info on what happens on removal. It was a non-event in the end. I actually got BFP after ovulating 2 wks after removal.

Hi, was hoping some1 mite b able 2 help. I ahd the coil fited 1st jult but didnt get on with it and it was removed the beginning of nov. Had bleeding 4 2wks that the doc said was an infection due 2 removal. Period was due tues and theres no usual signs of it turning up either. Is this normal?

Hi, in answer to black blood, I have it and what it means is that your uterus has shedded the lining a while before you think you have your period. Its all down to backwards tilting uteruses. The blood and matter pools before making its way out. Apparently nothing to worry about and can make you appear flatter for longer if pregnant.

I dont know if this is to do with the related thread, but i had my non hormonal coil removed in june 2008, and have been trying to conceive since, i already have 2 kids aged 6 and 3 and a half, since having the coil removed i have had irregular periods, lasting 2-5 days and the flow varies, but is mostly fairly light, every month i know when i ovulate, and end up dissapointed every time my irregular periods come, now it's dec 2008, my period is 3 days late, i know it early but i tested but got a negative result as usual, i think there has got to be somthing wrong with my body since the coil was removed as i used to conceive really easily and im only 26!, now it's breaking my heart when all i want is the 3rd child ive been planning for so long. i have no idea whats wrong with me.

hi all, i dont know if this will help but i had my coil removed (mir) on the 4th jan 09 after having it in for 4 yrs it was painless even though i had to see a second doctor as my own couldn't reach my strings but felt like a smear test to me. i started my period 3 days ago and is not heavy but is dark in colour the same as some other posters. i am now trying for baby number 4, but i am a little nervous as i am now 31, and had sevear pelvis probems in my delivery of number 3, after along converation with my doctor we have decided to go for a c section at 37 weeks as and when i get pregnant but i have always had nat births so a little worried.... hope this helps good luck to all for anyone considering removal of coil.grin

Well i wonder if mine is a record, Due to recent awful period pains and cramps that feel like they shoot up inside me i am seeing my doctor tomorrow to see about having my coil removed. I had my coil inserted 16 years ago the last time i visited my doctor i enquired and she said well if its working and you dont want any more kids leave it there. The problem is when i first had it in i too had to go for a scan as they couldnt feel the tails on my check up, the doctor told me i would probably have to go to hospital to have it removed. Does it hurt when having it removed and i wonder how soon i can have this new marina coil fitted as even though i am 47 i dont want to fall pregnant and i have a very active sex life.

gosh thanks everyone for all these posts! just joined mumsnet because was looking for feedback like this on the coil! Have not been well for months on and off and am wondering if my coil - non-hormonal is the cause! When I had it fitted after my son was born - about 15months old - now 10! - I was sure she said its a 5yr coil. Felt the strings up until about 3 years ago ( I think) and 6 months after couldnt but had an awful bleeding period of over 6 weeks when have only ever had regular very light 2 /3 day bleeds ever since menstruation, even after 3 kids! frightened me so went to the doc once back in UK - was working abroad - she said it was normal ???? didnt feel normal! even implied I must be menopausal but my periods returned to normal - if heavier - cycle for about ten months. She had also told me my coil was fine and was a ten year coil which nurse checked was in. However, over the last 18 months have had heavy painful bleeding for weeks on end 3 times which totally disrupts my cycle and dates and then it calms down again. Experiencing back and leg pain and a kind of cramp in my uterus at times and occasionally really bloated - almost pregnant-like! No idea if all connected but the blood is dark and clotted like others have said and I still feel sure this coil was meant to be removed after 5 years! am now in my 8th - 9th year! Any advice welcome - but the lady with 16 yrs coil in has really surprised me! reading other comments has made me keen to have it removed either way tho and all the better if I feel better - do not want another child at 44 but cant take pill due to blood /family medical history probs so prob wont use anything - prob not wise either as always fell pregnant at drop of proverbial hat before! mind you older now! any thoughts welcome - sorry for essay!

Hi can someone please help I had the coil removed on the 14/1/15 2 days later I bleed for about 3 days and that's the length I bleed when on my period I have had sex a few times with my husband with a app I downloaded to help me track my next period date and it's telling me I should off come on 13/2/15 I haven't yet 2 days late and no sign in starting have done a loads off preg test all saying no my body is telling me I am I boobs hurt been sick once what do u think could I be pregnant or not should I have come on my period by now many thanks xxxx

Hi, I noticed really unusual discharge for a couple of months, so i went to the Dr's and they said the coil was lodged fully into my uterus, after two months i got an appointment with the consultant (today), she managed to remove the coil after a lot of tugging but now I'm experiencing bad cramps and black blood... do you think it could be a tare? Thanks

Has anyone else who has had the mirena coil removed experienced SEVERE abdominal pain, continuous heavy bleeding and loss of quite grotesquely large clots??? I has my coil removed a few weeks ago after 5 years. It was horrendous going in and even worse coming out! I had to have it done at hospital and after 3 injections into the cervix- i still felt everything! Anyway- straight away i had a light period. Fine. But now.... i have veen bleeding for almost two weeks none stop and yesterday and today have experienced the worst pain- like contractions! My stomache is a very strange shape that angles towards the right side and that is where all the pain is coming from! Ive had horrible thoughts of a possible eptopic but am pretty sure I'm not pregnant..... ive looked for advice everywhere with no joy and cant get in to see a doc! Would really like to know if this is normal or if i should be going into a&e???x