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What Does Heavy Vaginal Bleeding While On Mirena IUD Indicate?
Question: I have had mirena iud for almost 2 years and hardly bleed maybe spotting 3 days evrry month. Ive been heavy bleeding for a week now. Should i be concerned ?
Brief Answer:
Yes madam you should be concerned
Detailed Answer:
When mirena iud is used,its normal to have spotting as described by you above.It usually settles down.
And now you say you have heavy bleeding.This may be due to infection.
Advice- please visit the Gynecologist (pref. who's placed this mirena IUD) or any nearby gynecologist for a thorough check-up and further management accordingly.
Feel free to ask further in case of any queries.
Wish you good health
Take Care
Yes madam you should be concerned
Detailed Answer:
When mirena iud is used,its normal to have spotting as described by you above.It usually settles down.
And now you say you have heavy bleeding.This may be due to infection.
Advice- please visit the Gynecologist (pref. who's placed this mirena IUD) or any nearby gynecologist for a thorough check-up and further management accordingly.
Feel free to ask further in case of any queries.
Wish you good health
Take Care
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Okay thank you so much.
Brief Answer:
Feel free to ask any other queries.
Detailed Answer:
I hope the small discussion was useful,helpful and informative enough for your query.
Feel free to ask any other queries.
Detailed Answer:
I hope the small discussion was useful,helpful and informative enough for your query.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
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