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I did, but never regularly, and it was really light when I would. They say after a year of having it in, some women stop getting them completely. But everyone is different, and I would get a light one every so often.
Depends on if the IUD has hormones in it (mirena) or not (copper iud), I had light periods on the mirena and then none after a few months.
Hmm, well that kinda sucks. If I'm going to have my period, I'd like to be able to know when its going to come, like I do now. I can tell which hour of the day I will get it at this point, so not really knowing when and if it will come is annoying
Yeah, I thought i was pregnant the first time i didn't get it! But I got used to not knowing, and it not coming regular. Abut it was light when it did come, and didn't last long.
Everyone is different... I have the Mirena and I get a very light 1-2 day period about twice a year. I used to have really heavy awful periods, so its great - the downside is never knowing when it will be!
I have the copper IUD (Paraguard), and my period is longer, heavier and the cramps are worse, so you definitely would want to go with the Mirena if you get an IUD.
I have the Mirena, and stopped getting my periods. TMI warning lol: About once every 3-4 months I will have spotting for a day (though, it's so light, it barely even would qualify as "spotting"). Before, I had very regular, heavy period. The spotting is random (well, it seems random, I've never bothered to track it), but when it happens, you can feel like (like you can when your period starts)...if that makes sense, and like I said, it's super light. Again, sorry if TMI!
If you want to avoid periods with an IUD then you definitely want a Mirena. I had Paraguard (loved it, but it just expelled--sadface), which can make your periods heavier, longer and during the first few months possibly earlier or later. I had a period come a whole week earlier than expected.
It all depends on the individual. I've had the iud for a year and a half and I've gotten worst periods then I ever did before. I have the one w/o hormones since i'm not interested in changing my body's cycle. But I get really bad cramps a couple days during pms and it's really heavy a couple of those days too. But my Dr. says that it affects everyone differently. It's worth the trouble though.
I've been on Mirena since last November and other than right after I got it (first month) I haven't had one. Everyone is different.
I have Mirena. My doctor says for most women it lightens their periods, for some women it makes them go away completely. I have had it for about a year- the first month a lot of bleeding then after that, light spotting every couple of months or so. I don't get a monthly period, but can tell when it's that time because I'll feel a little bloated and be a little more emotional. I've only bought one box of tampons and one box of liners since I got it, which is great.
I have Mirena, got it in Oct 2008. I had it inserted at the same time as a laparoscopy and D+C for endometriosis. So I had some bleeding due to the surgery, but since then I've had no periods and no period pain. Its great! Other than when having children, I'd happily be on this for the rest of my life.
I am on Mirena too. All n All i like it. before that I was on Depo for a few years and never got my period. when i came off of it, i seriously thought i was gonna die. my blood pressure was so low because i had heavy bleeding for a little over a month. a year later, i got pregnant and had my daughter. I was so confused about what to get. i definately couldnt do a pill, cause i would forget and i definately wasnt going back on depo... so my doc suggested Mirena. i dont get my period but i do get spotting. and i do get stomach cramps and usually some spotting will occur. I got two more years left on this one, and thats about the same time I want to try for another one. And then maybe after that, ill get my tubes tied. LOL
and correct me but i thought Mirena was only available to women who have already HAD a baby because its placed in the Uterus. ??
Copper gives you heavier w/ worse cramps. I have one, and stay on regular motrin 4-6 hours the entire time to fight the cramps. Word of warning: I heard from a friend that a friend of hers got prego even though she was on the IUD - so be careful!
I had a Mirena implanted last June, and I spotted for about two months afterwards. Not painful at all, just a bit obnoxious. Since then, I haven't had a period at all, so it was completely worth it! I had a lot of issues with the emotional and libido side effects of several versions of the pill, the patch, and the NuvaRing, but the Mirena has worked really well for me.
@LNT, my Ob/Gyn actually suggested an IUD to me and I'm young and have never had children. I think the insertion is generally easier in women who've given birth (for me, the insertion hurt quite a bit, but only for a few seconds - was is painful for you?) but it's by no means a contraindication if you haven't.
wee-spud -- i dont know what i was thinkin then, i swore it was for people who had a child before =) and yes it did hurt still lol. it felt like my contractions! but im a baby so dont go by me! lol
I am glad i got it though. =)
I have the mirena, got it in October 09. I don't have kids, and it HURT going in but it was quick. I had very frequent spotting for the first 5 months, and has improved. I am just getting into "normal", my last period was a little longer (was 6 days before mirena, it was 8 days, but MUCH lighter). I am on day 4 this time (sorry if TMI) and haven't needed more than a pantiliner. So we'll see what happens. My migraines have been a lot worse lately, but I think that's due to my new glasses being messed up (I have changed back and so far, so good.)
I have the Mirena and for the first 6 months they say you will spot, and dang if they were right. Exactly at the 6 month mark it went away. I mean completely away. Then right at the year mark it decided to come out, let me tell you the pain. But honestly I was so happy with it up to that point, as soon as I got my period again (which you have to have to get it) I had them put another one in.
This one has been in for I think almost 5 years (the length of life mark) and now I am getting my period again. Not regular up until this month, and nothing more than just a day. This month it has been completely normal, I am on day 5, but as light as can be.
The FI are going to TTC as soon as we are married, so I don't have a plan to have it put back in, but I would get another as soon as I could after birth. I love it and love the ease and never having to worry!
I don't have kids and had no plans on it when I got mine put in. And yes the pain was insane. The Gyn even let me drive home aftewards, let's just say that was a VERY long 30 minutes. Even the second one hurt and she gave me some serious meds for it.
I went for my annual at a new doctor and she was totally surprised that I had gotten the Mirena, since I didn't have any kids. Her comment, wow I bet that must have hurt like he**.
I had the Mirena for about nine months and never had a period. However, I did have awful cramping daily. The nurse just kept telling me it would go away, but after 8 months I'd had enough and had it taken out. My cramps were gone the same day. I guess my body just didn't like it...
stick with the ring if you can. Because mirena is different for everyone. My friend has been spotting for months. At least with a period you know when it is coming. My other friend used it for two years and she spotted the entire time. I use the ring continuously. No periods.
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I would prefer to get one, just cuz its easier, but I don't want to get my period. Right now I'm on the ring, and I only get my period a couple times a year. I would love to not get it ever, to me it is just gross and I hate it. Just wondering how it works when you get an IUD