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What Causes Menstrual Irregularities While On Mirena?
Ive been on my Mirena for over 2 years now. This month I start my period and the first day it was very heavy something that never has happened. It s been a week and a half and Im still on it. Is this normal? I ve been on this birth control before I got my 2nd once in and this has never happened.
Wed, 8 May 2019
Hi,
Mineral is a contraceptive device loaded with long acting hormone. It therefore is known to have irregular/heavy bleeding specially in earlier days of insertion of device. Such bleeding stops without any treatment.
If it does not stop, in few cases with long use. It is advised to exclude ovarian cyst by USG pelvic scanning. If found cyst needs specific treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
Mineral is a contraceptive device loaded with long acting hormone. It therefore is known to have irregular/heavy bleeding specially in earlier days of insertion of device. Such bleeding stops without any treatment.
If it does not stop, in few cases with long use. It is advised to exclude ovarian cyst by USG pelvic scanning. If found cyst needs specific treatment.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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