Anybody with excessive bleeding w/ IUD?

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Anybody with excessive bleeding w/ IUD?
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Mon, 08-23-2004 - 11:25am
I've had the Mirena IUD for 6 months now, and I've had AFs that are a lot longer than normal for me. I had one for 21 days, but the "norm" is 10 days. I used to have 4 day AFs, and I'm getting this stupid thing removed on Thursday, so I'm wondering if anyone knows how long it will take to get back to "normal"?

Thanks!

Melissa

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Registered: 04-08-2003
Tue, 08-24-2004 - 1:45am
I feel you girl!! I have the same IUD and I've had it for over 2 years and I bleed more than I don't bleed. Within the past 6 months I've had two infections and after this last infection clears up I'm getting it taken out. I need something new and different.

lesile
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Registered: 03-27-2003
Tue, 08-24-2004 - 9:51am
The first 3 or 4 months I had it I had longer somewhat heavier periods.Some lasted 16+ days and came 2 weeks apart....After the first 3 months or so they settled down to get lighter and shorter.I've had it for a year now and basicly when I have a period it's basicly spotting.I went from using a double pack of kotex overnights each month to now just a few pantiliners.I went 10 weeks w/o a period and my last one was about 16 days of somewhat heavier spotting than normal.....If it's unbearable check with your dr....good luck-I know it's annoying and frustrating.
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Tue, 08-24-2004 - 9:57am
Thanks!!

I was talking with my doctor back in May and he wanted to give it a bit longer, try some meds and run some tests. I'm still having 10 days of bleeding/spotting with 10-21 days between, so I'm ready to have it removed.

I was wondering if anyone else had had such a problem with it.

Melissa

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