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What Causes Cramps And Bleeding After Having Mirena IUD?

I ve had the mirena iud for 10mths I ve had heavy 7day periods like I always have until the 8th month I didn t have one at all then the9 th month I started and still haven t stopped iit s constant cramping and bleedingmost days it s heavy I was just curious if that s normal or if I should be looked at
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
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Hello ma'am and welcome.

Menstrual irregularities and inter-menstrual bleeding are common side effects of the mirena IUD, and although not really important it is still worth reporting to your prescribing doctor the irregularities you are experiencing.

Best wishes.
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What Causes Cramps And Bleeding After Having Mirena IUD?

Hello ma am and welcome. Menstrual irregularities and inter-menstrual bleeding are common side effects of the mirena IUD, and although not really important it is still worth reporting to your prescribing doctor the irregularities you are experiencing. Best wishes.