Bleeding with Mirena

[TeeA86]

Almost two months ago I had Mirena inserted.  I researched alot and found that alot of people loved it and I loved the idea of have a lite period.  Well my period started on Dec 1.  It was my first period since I had it inserted and it was right on time, no early and not late.  Well I have not stopped bleeding.  It doesn't bother me that much but I was just wondering if anyone else had experiecnced this and how long did it last?  Also my fiance is very large and during intercourse I can feel a sharp pain that I was not experiencing during the few weeks of having Mirena.  I was scared that he may have knocked it out of place but less than two weeks ago I had it checked by my OB and she said it is perfect.  And that I should not worrying.  Can someone please make me feel better about this.

[AndiJ.78]

From what I have seen on the website, some women have persistent spotting for a short while, but by the end of the first year, most women either have dramatically lighter af's or none at all.

If you have any questions, definitely refer to www.mirena.com or consult your OB/GYN. You can access the patient insert on Mirena's website and that should help alleviate some of your concerns.

Good luck,
Andi

[Blondy22]

Hi... I have had the Mirena for 15 months now.  I still have irregular periods, and sometimes they last for 2 weeks.  It is getting annoying, and I am thinking about having it out.  It is putting a damper on my sex life!  I keep waiting month after month, thinking that it will get better, but so far it hasn't.  Sorry to give you this bleak information, but that is how it has been for me.

[redgirl3]

I had my Mirena placed in Oct 07, and I only went without spotting for 28 days since it has been it place. It is driving me CRAZY. I have an appointment with my OB the end of the month, and I am considering having it removed. I also, have very sharp pains in my sides, thought it was ovulation but it is way to often. I already have 3 children (a set of twins, and a toddler) so I don't want more kids, but I'm not ready to shut my body down that if I change my mind I can't have anymore. I hope all of us find something to work, or this Mirena starts doing what it says it will do.

[ksmith91]

I have been using Mirena since Dec '06.  I did have spotting on and off during the first 6-12 months.  Things have been perfect from then on.  

[lovesparks]

I had Mirena place the end of July '08.  My doctor atualy told me to come in when I was on my period.  I had a normal flow day when I went in, as soon as it was inserted I swear it acted like a dam!!  I've been spotting ever since.  And always bright red.  I'll think its finally stopped because I'll have a clean day or two and then BAM bloody underwear.  Is this what everyone is talking about?  Cause man is it getting old.  And I haven't heard of anyone else thats had it inserted DURNING their period!

[ldbm]

I had the Mirena inserted 6 months ago and also have experienced heavy, prolonged periods, and spotting.  As many of the other posts here have reported ....its a big pain in the neck and def puts a damper on sex life.  I really thought this was supposed to be maintainance free and help reduce your periods and it really is the opposite!

[its_me1980]

I got the Mirena in the middle of April 09 and the first week or two I didn't have any spotting, now I have been bleeding for two weeks although it is light. Will it ever stop??? It is getting very aggravating!!! I hope when it stops I will have no more periods.

[TNMaeMae]

I had mirena put in 7 weeks ago today. I'm still bleeding. I did stop for 4 but now is about the time i would get a period and believe me I got it. I went to the doctor today who told me to take provera 10 mg. and that will stop the period or at least make it lighter, depends on the flow. But my question is when do I take it. I'm going on vacation next weekend and I don't know should I take it now and the periods stop or take it next week b/c the periods start back. Anyone know
?

[gdw08]

I'm thinking about having mine removed. I had mine inserted on Dec08'. i'll have my period for 2 weeks and then have spotting inbetween. Its really frustrating cause my periods used to be very light...would last the max 3 days...well this was before i got pregnant but even after i had my baby the bleeding didnt last that long. Sometime intercourse is painful too.

I'm just wondering how my periods will be after i have it removed? Will it get worst? will it go back to normal? I'm really regretting having it now.

[Mommyof3princess]

I have had the same problem! OMG its soooo annoying. I have mine put in at the beginning of July and i havent stopped bleeding since. Whats the point of being on birthcontrol if u cant have sex!!! Im going to give it another month or so, but if the bleeding doesnt stop, its coming out!!

[marahnmarcelsmommy]

I have had it in almost a year, for the first two months after insertion I constantly bled but after that I stopped having period completely. Up until a few days ago when I started bleeding like a normal period with cramps, I am starting to wonder if it came out or something. I am also having the problem of both me and my husband feeling it, thought it might have just been us though. Been thinking about getting it out but to me it is better then all the other options.

[GRose]

If you and your husband can feel it that means it has slipped out of place. You should be checking those strings once a month and making sure that you cant feel it pushing down on your cervix. If there are any changes you should let your OB know!

[marissat]

I had mirena inserted October 2008, and just had it pulled out Sep 8, 2009.  I had bleeding everyday, some days heavy, some days lite.  had a few breaks that lasted 1-3 days, but then it started up again.  had a few occasions where i thought i was hemorraging cuz the bleeding was so heavy and i was cramping so bad.  had numerous ultrasounds, even x-rays, and nothing was wrong.  my doc wants to do a d&c, but i asked to go mirena-free and see if things go back to normal.  i originally went on it because of heavy periods.  and a year later, still bleeding.  it's been 3 days since i've had it out.  day 1 no problems, day 2 spotting, today, full-fledge period-like bleeding.  hope it won't last too long.  this past year has been awful.  no mood swings, or weight gain tho (altho weight loss has been impossible, even with a trainer and diet-plan).  also had a lot of joint pain (mostly shoulders and pelvic).  hope everything returns to normal...

[VanNessa05]

My friend had Mirena put in and she spotted for 6 months straight and then havent had her period again... me on the other hand hand mirena put in and bleeded for like two days and then a week later had my regular period then didnt get my period for 3 months afterwards and when i did i went and got it checked out and they said it was fine but after that i kept getting it every three months and its pretty heavy not light and its been a year now and it seems like the periods are getting closer becasue my last period was in July and then I had it again in September. Its kinda worrying me. I am going to get it checked out today.

[VanNessa05]

Oh yah I forgot to add although I get my period every couple months i don't get cramps anymore not like i used to before i got mirena put in i used to get cramps and sore, weak legs put now its just like bleeding and thats it.

[bjbbeauchamp]

I had the Mirena put in May 09 and had it removed August 09. I had so many problems with that thing! It definetly affected my sex life. Every single time I had sex I had sharp pains on my lower right abdomen, enough to make me cry! I also had shooting pains down my leg, almost like my sciatic nerve. I bled for the first two weeks then I spotted until the second month and had no period then I spotted and bled again before having it removed! It was so annoying! I think that thing caused me problems! Now I have an Endometrioma that wasn't there until after getting the Mireana in, so now I am having to deal with that!

[scoobybooks]

i had mine inserted in july 09 and didn't stop bleeding the whole first month, but at soon as my regular period came a month later..i haven't bled since, i have had cramps and maybe a spot or two....does that seem normal to anyone?

[KimberAndrews]

I had my 2nd child on July 4th 2009 and had my Mirena placed August 8th 2009. At that time I was still having postpartum bleeding and my doc seemed to think it was possibly my first period after birth. Now it is October 1st 2009 and I am still bleeding. I do not think it is from birth, but from the Mirena. It is lighter some days then others, but it has never stopped! Has anyone else had non stop bleeding for 8 weeks with this thing?!? I called my OB, but he won't be back in the office until Monday and he will call me then, but I would like some answers sooner!

[MKTstudent]

I had mine inserted during my period LOVESPARKS, and that was Oct. 2008.  I have loved it since I got it done... however tonight (almost a year later), I got my first period/spotting.  Through the first year I didn't have any of it.  I loved it, it's great.  But lately, I've been having pains, my breast are killing me (along with my nipples).  I have read 5 pages full of post of woman talking about how they got pregnant WITHIN the FIRST YEAR!!!  Now I'm stressed out even more than before.  My boyfriend and I have been together for almost 4 years, so I'm not worried about him leaving.  I'm worried because I'm only 24 and I don't want kids now!!

[maddysmommy1031]

I have had mirena for two weeks now and have bled and cramped non stop worse than i ever have before. to the point its making me anemic and the doctors have decided it has to come out next week if i havent stopped bleeding. Its very frustrating because i want to be able to have sex with my husband but i can't. theres no point in having birth control if i can't have sex!!

[breonnae]

I gave birth on October 18, 2009. Had my period on the 18th of November. Had Mirena placed on December 3, 2009. Haven't stopped bleeding since. Exactly 7 days after it was placed I had heavy bleeding the lasted for about 10 days. Ever since then I've been bleeding lightly. So far, I'm not a huge fan of Mirena. It has put a damper on my sex life. My husbands in the Army and he came home for Christmas...too bad we couldn't have sex. Thanks to good old Mirena, lol. Went to the doctor on Jan. 7, 2010 to get it checked. Everything was in place and my Dr. said to give it a little more time (before I decide to have it removed) and that the bleeding should stop by month 3-4. Now that I've read all of these posts...I'm starting to think it's not going to stop anytime soon :(

[whirlybird66]

I had Mirena inserted August 07 (6 weeks after the birth of my daughter).  I didn't have a period for about a year and then I started having small bleeding days but it was dark blood.  About 2 months ago I started having longer and more pronounced bleeding days and the blood not so dark.  This past week, I have been bleeding like I was stabbed. I've dropped many blood clots and am heading to the doc.  It's a great device if it  works the way it was explained but to go from not having a period to having them who knows when at any given time is ridiculous.  I had to leave work the other day because I came thru my pants.  

[Stef110]

I have 3 kids. #3 was born on December 2, 2009. I had the mirena inserted 7 weeks post partum on January 19. I was all stressed out about how it was going to feel but it was barely a pinch. I couldn't believe that I had worried over it. My periods have never been heavy and I rarely ever get cramps. After having it inserted I was fine for about the first 2-3days, then I started spotting. I went off and on from spotting to a light period for about 2 months. I stopped bleeding around the middle of March. So far I haven't had any more. Part of me is expecting a spotty period but nothing yet. So I'm doing alright. Just thought I would share my story.

[Roni31]

I had Mirena put in on Jan 18th. After the first week, I had 2 days of severe cramping & pain in my legs, stomach, & back. My cycles have been coming regularly every month since it was inserted. They were all typical & lasted for 5-7 days... Until this last one. It came on & lasted for about 5 days. I stopped bleeding for 2 days & I have now been bleeding for 3 weeks & counting. It started of as spotting & now I'm bleeding like crazy. I thought maybe it will get better, but after reading all of the other post, I'm thinking about having it removed!