Question for IUD users

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Question for IUD users
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Mon, 04-19-2004 - 4:23pm
For those of "us" who have the Mirena IUD in particular....How many have stopped having periods all toghether? How long did you have it when they stopped? I've had mine for about 9 months or so...have had the usual heavier periods at first going onto spotting as time went on....I'm actually LATE this month and am wondering if I should "worry" or not....I'm about a week late....I'm trying to wait it out,but honestly,I'm getting a little worried....Thanks for any input....
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Mon, 04-19-2004 - 9:56pm
I'm probably not the best one to answer this as I'm still BFing, but I've had the Mirena IUD for 9 months too. I haven't had a period, just occasional spotting (not even enough for a pad). Lately, though, I've been having an increase in CM...freaked me out a bit b/c that is always a pg sign for me *gasp*. But, more than likely these changes are due to BFing.

My dr. told me that between 6-12 months is when women usually start noticing a difference in their periods, or lack thereof!

You probably have nothing to worry about, but you could do like me...I bought a bunch of HPTs from the dollar store and whenever I'm feeling "nervous" I take one LOL!

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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 04-20-2004 - 10:18am
Thanks for the reply....If I don't get AF or have any spotting this week I'll probably test.I'm on a bunch of medicines that aren't good to take if you're pregnant so that's why I'm worrying.I had a very hard pregnancy last time,and we're not ready to try again....I've had a few signs that could mean pg--going to the bathroom more at night,a few nauseaus days....