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Is It Normal To Have A Light Period After Getting Iud Mirena ?

I got the iud mirena put in on Friday ,I started my period that Thursday morning before I got it place in. I Was bleeding normal up until yesterday but then it started to lighten up a lot, now it has stopped. Is that normal?
Mon, 17 Jan 2011
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Yes. Slightly prolonged bleeding and intermittent spotting are quite common after insertion of iud.It takes around 15 days to settle down.There is nothing to worry.
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
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Is It Normal To Have A Light Period After Getting Iud Mirena ?

Hello. Yes. Slightly prolonged bleeding and intermittent spotting are quite common after insertion of iud.It takes around 15 days to settle down.There is nothing to worry. Dr. Rakhi Tayal