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What Causes Light Bleeding And Headache While On Mirena Iud?

I'm 24 and have had the Mirena IUD since Nov 2010. I have not had any periods on Mirena since January. This past week I've had light bleeding, nausea, headache and dizziness. Also I have a soft green bowel movements for about 2 weeks. Any idea what's wrong??
Fri, 11 Dec 2020
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Hello,

Light bleeding, nausea, headache, alterations of menstrual bleeding patterns, abdominal / pelvic pain, headache / migraine, breast tenderness, vulvovaginitis, dizziness, fatigue, amenorrhea, ovarian cysts, genital discharge, acne / seborrhea are adverse reactions of mirena. Serious mirena side effects include device migration, perforation, pelvic inflammatory disease and ectopic pregnancy. If you are not comfortable you are suggested to get clinically examined by your gynecologist and get it either replaced or removed if need be.

You can always use some other contraception method. Soft green bowel movement is indicative of salmonella /giardia infection. Get a stool test (R/E & C/S) done. You may require to take a course of Metronidazole for five to seven days. Tinidazole is also equally effective. Take boiled food for a couple of days. For relieve from headache you can take acetaminophen, one SOS when required.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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What Causes Light Bleeding And Headache While On Mirena Iud?

Hello, Light bleeding, nausea, headache, alterations of menstrual bleeding patterns, abdominal / pelvic pain, headache / migraine, breast tenderness, vulvovaginitis, dizziness, fatigue, amenorrhea, ovarian cysts, genital discharge, acne / seborrhea are adverse reactions of mirena. Serious mirena side effects include device migration, perforation, pelvic inflammatory disease and ectopic pregnancy. If you are not comfortable you are suggested to get clinically examined by your gynecologist and get it either replaced or removed if need be. You can always use some other contraception method. Soft green bowel movement is indicative of salmonella /giardia infection. Get a stool test (R/E & C/S) done. You may require to take a course of Metronidazole for five to seven days. Tinidazole is also equally effective. Take boiled food for a couple of days. For relieve from headache you can take acetaminophen, one SOS when required. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician