Mirena IUD spotting question....

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Registered: 03-11-2006
Mirena IUD spotting question....
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Mon, 04-02-2007 - 1:33pm

Hey ladies! I had the Mirena IUD inserted last Tuesday (just gave birth to a baby girl 2 months ago) and started on Thursday I've had some light spotting. Today it seems a little heavier spotting, I wouldn't say a period (i'm breastfeeding and I've heard that can often, not always, but take my period away for a while) well I'm just wondering how long I should go with spotting before I call my Dr. is there even anything they can do or is it something I should just wait out for?

Thanks for any advice in adavance!!! :)

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Registered: 05-18-2006
Mon, 04-02-2007 - 3:29pm

Well I had mine put in at my 6 week check up and it did bring on my period. I know the doctor's say it does but it did.

Spotting is normal up to almost 6 months. I spotted off and on for about 6 weeks and haven't had a period since. I just wear a panty liner now incase. I love the IUD.

-Mel


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Registered: 08-12-2002
Mon, 04-02-2007 - 7:29pm
Ride it out. It's completely normal to have prolonged periods of spotting in the first six months of the Mirena, particularly the first month or two after insertion. Things should begin to settle after your first real period (if you get one).