IUD Insertion - Beware TMI!
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Topic: IUD Insertion - Beware TMI!
Posted By: CuriousG
Subject: IUD Insertion - Beware TMI!
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 8:46am
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Just wondering, from those of you out there who have one. I had one inserted on Friday and since then have been bleeding, not as much as a period but certainly more than spotting. How long should I expect this to go on for?
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 9:29am
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Did you get the regular IUD or a Mirena?
WIth the regular IUD it is common to have bleeding (not heavy) for up to a week after insertion. With the Mirena it is common to have spotting for up to 3 months after insertion. ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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Posted By: CuriousG
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 9:43am
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Yep, only a normal IUD. Have had a mirena but it gave me wikid headaches. Its certainly not a period but its heavy compared to the spotting I would have thought. ------------- http://lilypie.com">
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Posted By: Rachael21
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 10:07am
| I have a mirena and had spotting for a good 3 months |
Posted By: nikkitheknitter
Date Posted: 11 February 2008 at 2:08pm
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Yeah, I had that for a while after. Can't remember how long though.
I mean, it is putting something foreign right up there so it isn't surprising there is a bit of bleeding. Did they give you an info sheet when they inserted it? I'm pretty sure I got one which detailed what was to be expected. If you are worried then call - or you could bring it up at your 6 week check up? |