Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Could The First Menstruation After Removing Mirena Coil Be Used To Calculate Ovulation?
I had my Mirena removed on 7/15/14. I began a heavy bleed on 7/20/14 for about 5 days, I then started bleeding again on 8/2/14. Can I consider this my first period and calculate ovulation? I never had a period on Mirena and prior to Mirena I had normal 28-31 day cycles.
Tue, 27 Dec 2016
since the Mirena uses progesterone to prevent pregnancy, the bleeding after the Mirena is removed is technically a withdrawal bleed and not a true period. therefore, it would not be reliable to calculate ovulation. yo I need to edit until you have a natural cycle and you can calculate ovulation then. I hope this helps, please let me know if you have any more questions.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Revert back with your gynae reports to get a clear medical analysis by our expert Gynecologic Oncologist. Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....