4kids4me Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I had Mirena inserted two months ago. Of the past 66 days I've spotted 48. Can someone give me an idea of their experience...when will the spotting end? Did you find that you were similar or am I an oddball? Once the consistent spotting ended did you get spotting on a more regular basis, much like a period, or did you get a period? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KristinaBreece Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 http://welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=260832&highlight=mirena This came up a couple of weeks ago, too. Individual experiences seemed to differ greatly. Some people had no spotting, no periods after a while... some had regular periods, some had heavy spotting for a long time, some had light spotting over time. I personally hate this thing with a passion. For me, after the first few months, I kept getting a regular to heavy period, and it's made my cramping worse. There have also been reports of depression, weight gain, and inability to lose any weight while some women have it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I had mine for 6 yrs. I really don't think I spotted that much in the beginning, though they say it's possible. I did spot some in the beginning, but not like that. For me, my periods totally stopped until the hormone began to run out. That part was nice. I had other side effects thought that I didn't fully realize until the hormone began to run out and then I had it removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veritaserum Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I spotted almost every day until I got rid of it. I had it for 18 months. I have a Paragard now and like it better. I couldn't lose weight on Mirena, but I lost 15 pounds without trying after it was removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoforjoy Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I used the Mirena between #1 and #2, for about 4-1/2 years. I also had a long period of spotting, probably around 6-7 months, but then I had no bleeding at all until I had it removed. (I then got pregnant my second cycle after removal.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfamilygal Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I bled nearly daily from March to November. Then mine fell out. 6 wks later, I was pregnant and miscarried due to the thinness of the endometrium. I hated the Mirena. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindyD Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I didn't spot much at all, and after a few months I stopped having my period. I had it for abour 4 years, and I also didn't realize some of the side effects I was having until I had it taken out. None of my problems started suddenly, it was a slow process. Basically, I got more and more headaches, moodiness, fatigue, and I would go through periods where I just felt pregnant (but I definitely wasn't). I could also feel it sometimes. I would have cramps or twinges. Once I had the mirena removed, I really started to feel better, and the cramps were gone immediately. When I first asked my doctor if mirena could have caused my issues, he didn't think it would. After I insisted on having it removed and started getting better, he admitted that some women do have those issues with the hormones, but it's rare. Anyway, sorry to ramble. Just watch for symptoms, even a year or two later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I had spotting for several months after getting the Mirena. I don't remember exactly how long, but it was a while. When it stopped, I had no AF for years! I would sometimes have a tiny spot, but that wasn't even every month. I liked it and would get it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Spotting has never ended for me - I've had Mirenas for ten years. I spot several days a month. I just wear a panty liner every day and don't worry about it. Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 If I recall correctly, I spotted constantly for a good nine months. When that finally stopped, I got periods that were lighter than they'd used to be- however, they came more often, like every two weeks. I ended up getting sick of it and having it removed after I'd had it for a little over a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kids4me Posted April 18, 2011 Author Share Posted April 18, 2011 Gosh the responses are all over the place! I guess it really is an individual experience! I'll say that no more heavy cycles are wonderful, but the constant spotting is a drag. I'll keep watch for symptoms that slowly sneak up on me, too. Sigh. Can I just ask for a hysterectomy???? :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5forMe Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 I don't have a Mirena, I have a Paragard so I can't speak to the hormone aspect of the Mirena. However, with the IUD, I have noticed more intense cramping just before my period and my periods are SO HEAVY! Otherwise, I don't have spotting, just a heavy period for 3-4 days. Someone mentioned their IUD "fell out"....YIKES! That is scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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