I have had a mirena for nearly 18 months now, bleeding has never really settled down and I bleed at random times and at random heaviness but over a month bleed more days than not. I also have pain after sex but much less period pain, although I do still get it, and far far less mood swings than before. I get an odd pain in what I assume is my uterus as it's in the same place it hurt (a lot!) when it was put in.
So, I've been to a dr, has it checked out and had an ultrasound - all appears to be well. What I'm now wondering is if it's masking the symptoms of endometriosis? I have had endometirosis and an op to remove it before getting pregnant with DS1.
Is that possible? I've had bad period pain today but no period, pain began after sex (on Sun morning!) though.
Any ideas? I've been debating getting the mirena out but it's such a useful form of contraception and in spite of the almost constant and unpredictable bleeding it is lighter and less painful than before, so I'm reluctant to do it!