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sleepingbeauty825

So, ummmm... How long did everyone bleed/spot after getting their Mirena in? I really need a light at the end of this ugly tunnel. As the CP function seems to be on the fritz, I will happily accept one word answers.

RondackHiker

A long time but you don't want to have a mirena experience like mine.

How long have you had it in?

Mrs.Rose

Maybe like 2 weeks?  I also had a bad (but I am told rare) mirena experience, I kept it in about 7 months, and all of it sucked.  Not bleeding, but my ute was contracting because it was irritated by it.   

 

sleepingbeauty825

RondackHiker:

A long time but you don't want to have a mirena experience like mine. How long have you had it in?

About 3.5 months. Just like, non stop spotting. It's making me crazy. 

ppants

I bleed on and off for about 2 mo. I'm on my second one now. ETA bled

RondackHiker

sleepingbeauty825:

RondackHiker:

A long time but you don't want to have a mirena experience like mine.

How long have you had it in?

About 3.5 months. Just like, non stop spotting. It's making me crazy. 

So... Do you have any random stabbing pains? Like when you move or touch your lower abdomen?

babyfeb3

Lurker here but I always feel for people new to mirena. I spotted for about 3 weeks. Nothing heavy but enough to be annoying and use a mini pad:
Since then I have very light to nonexistent periods which causes a lot of "am I pregnant?" anxiety. I have take several negative POAS tests. Also I get pregnancy symptoms like sore boobs, cramping, tired, moody etc. I got mirena in July/August and still not sure if I like it or not. But not having to take a daily pill or use condoms is a plus! Good luck!

sleepingbeauty825

RondackHiker:

sleepingbeauty825:

RondackHiker:

A long time but you don't want to have a mirena experience like mine. How long have you had it in?

About 3.5 months. Just like, non stop spotting. It's making me crazy. 

So... Do you have any random stabbing pains? Like when you move or touch your lower abdomen?

...Sometimes

J&A2008

I think 2 months but maybe more.  I remember it was H.E.L.L.  I was so ready to give up by my OB/GYN encouraged me to stick with it.  I'm glad he did because I've had three happy years with it so far.

ktnicole

Maybe mine fell out.... I had 2 days and nothing since. 

RondackHiker

sleepingbeauty825:

RondackHiker:

sleepingbeauty825:

RondackHiker:

A long time but you don't want to have a mirena experience like mine.

How long have you had it in?

About 3.5 months. Just like, non stop spotting. It's making me crazy. 

So... Do you have any random stabbing pains? Like when you move or touch your lower abdomen?

...Sometimes

Mention it to your doc. Mine wasnt inserted right. They put it through the wall of my uterus, and told me I was wimpy when I screamed. But they also can migrate. I spotted for a looooooong time before I got a doc to take me seriously. I had sharp pains regularly. It was miserable.

sleepingbeauty825

It sounds like I'm going to have to. I hope they can just adjust it, then. I really want it to work! 

fredpuma

I spotted for almost five months. But since then it's been great.

Brewtowngrl

I hated the first year. I spotted randomly and had horrible cramps.  I only get spotting every other cycle now.  

snowybride08

babyfeb3:

Lurker here but I always feel for people new to mirena. I spotted for about 3 weeks. Nothing heavy but enough to be annoying and use a mini pad: Since then I have very light to nonexistent periods which causes a lot of "am I pregnant?" anxiety. I have take several negative POAS tests. Also I get pregnancy symptoms like sore boobs, cramping, tired, moody etc. I got mirena in July/August and still not sure if I like it or not. But not having to take a daily pill or use condoms is a plus! Good luck!

I spotted for a little while, maybe a week or so?  But I have a similar problem with the pregnancy anxiety.  Not having a period is awesome, but it messes with my head.  I periodically POAS because I'm just not sure. 

quidditchcapn1120

I spotted for a while, but only on an off.  Maybe the first 3 months?  I was still BF'ing though.  Now I am going on 3 years with it and LOVE it.  I haven't spotted or had a period since then.  I am having it removed at the end of the month so we can TTC, but I am sad that my period-less days are coming to an end. 

I also take a pregnancy test every month on the first just in case.  

 Talk to your doctor.  The Mirena is awesome for a lot of people, and if it's not awesome for you maybe they can fix it for you.

J&A2008

RondackHiker:

sleepingbeauty825:

RondackHiker:

sleepingbeauty825:

RondackHiker:

A long time but you don't want to have a mirena experience like mine. How long have you had it in?

About 3.5 months. Just like, non stop spotting. It's making me crazy. 

So... Do you have any random stabbing pains? Like when you move or touch your lower abdomen?

...Sometimes

Mention it to your doc. Mine wasnt inserted right. They put it through the wall of my uterus, and told me I was wimpy when I screamed. But they also can migrate. I spotted for a looooooong time before I got a doc to take me seriously. I had sharp pains regularly. It was miserable.

 That's awful!  I said hell, but it was only because I had to constantly wear a pad or play russian roulette with my panties.  I had no pains after the first day.  Talk to your doctor for sure.