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Is It Normal To Experience Spotting On The Mirena Iud
Question: Is it normal to experience spotting on the mirena iud even if you've had it implanted after a few yers?
Brief Answer:
irregular shedding
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
The spotting per vaginum , post mirena insertion is seen usually for 2-3 months till the body adjusts to the regulated control release of progesterones from the mirena. If its been few years then occasional spotting is often due to stress induced hormonal imbalance which can cause irregular bleeding per vaginum. It usually subsides by increasing the water intake per day to average 3-4 litres. Water counters the progesterone withdrawal and is a natural de-stressor.
Also the fact that you are on anti-psychotics , the efficacy of mirena is decreased and can cause irregular shedding during the cycle.
Regards
irregular shedding
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for the query,
The spotting per vaginum , post mirena insertion is seen usually for 2-3 months till the body adjusts to the regulated control release of progesterones from the mirena. If its been few years then occasional spotting is often due to stress induced hormonal imbalance which can cause irregular bleeding per vaginum. It usually subsides by increasing the water intake per day to average 3-4 litres. Water counters the progesterone withdrawal and is a natural de-stressor.
Also the fact that you are on anti-psychotics , the efficacy of mirena is decreased and can cause irregular shedding during the cycle.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Kampana
Does my taking antipsychotics mean that my risk of pregnancy is higher on mirena if I have unprotected sex?
Brief Answer:
follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Mirena is a intrauterine device and works as a mechanical contraception just like a copper IUCD where it prevents implantation of embryo inside uterus thereby preventing pregnancy. So contraceptive effect would remain as long as it is intrauterine.
Regards
follow up
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Mirena is a intrauterine device and works as a mechanical contraception just like a copper IUCD where it prevents implantation of embryo inside uterus thereby preventing pregnancy. So contraceptive effect would remain as long as it is intrauterine.
Regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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