Got the IUD: is this too much bleeding?

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Registered: 05-29-2003
Got the IUD: is this too much bleeding?
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Tue, 10-17-2006 - 1:59pm

hi ladies

i've had just 2 period so far on the paragard IUD. & WOW is my period heavy. i expected it to be heavier than normal but i didn't expect this. for about 2-3 days i soak thru a super absorbancy tampon every 1.5-2 hours 7 even sometimes won't make it that long & leak onto a pad too. i don't seem to spot or anything inbetween. it's just the ultra heavy mentruation. no cramping or anything. does anyone else experience this kind of bleeding or should i be concerned?

ginny

                                  

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Registered: 01-26-2005
Tue, 10-17-2006 - 4:24pm
I had similar exp when I first got my IUD (mirena)-for the first 3 months or so....
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Registered: 03-25-2003
Tue, 10-17-2006 - 11:40pm
Hi Ginny! I also have been in the same boat, I got the Paraguard last month during my period and that one was fine except I had horrible cramps and now I am having this outta control period soaking thru pads ect every hour or two. I have been having cramps this time around also. I ended up at the hospital over the weekend cause I freaked out about the bleeding. They took blood and checked my blood count which they said was good! I was really scared! I am doing better now on my 7th day! If you are concerned you should call your dr and just let them know! Hope you feel better soon!
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Registered: 03-26-2003
Wed, 10-18-2006 - 8:22am

Mine was like that for 8 months on the paragard. I didn't even bother using tampons b/c it was so heavy. I had about 3 days of MONSTER bleeding with a

 Jenn 

Mommy to Megan 1/20/01 & Sean 11/11/03