Question 1

is it normal for heavy cycle after mirena iud removal?

Accepted Answer

: No, but it may be a variation on your usual cycle. If heavy periods persist, it would be prudent to consult your gynecologist. Take oral iron and multivitamins to prevent anemia from blood loss.
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Question 2

how long do you bleed after mirena iud removal and immediately starting another form of birth control. i have had the iud for 3 years and have had prolonged periods since insertion?

Accepted Answer

: Bleeding after IUD removal should be transient. Any bleeding you are now having will be related to your current birth control and the timing of the IUD removal with regard to your period.

Question 3

do antibiotics affect birth control, specifically iuds? i'm on cipro (ciprofloxacin) and have a mirena iud.

Accepted Answer

Not to worry: All IUDs prevent pregnancy, and antibiotics don't interfere with them. Mirena (levonorgestrel) combines the usual action of an IUD with the hormonal effects of the progesterone-type drug included with it. A few antibiotics can affect the hormone's effectiveness, but most won't, including ciprofloxacin.

Question 4

what would cause a heavy period like flow after removal of mirena iud?  was under the understanding that it kept lining thin.

Accepted Answer

Age 60 &amp; heavy flow: If indeed you are 60 years of age. removing the Mirena IUD was sorely needed. Moreover, heavy bleeding post Mirena at any age raises the question of abnormal  endometrial proliferation. It would be a good idea for your GYN MD to take an endometrial sampling (biopsy) to rule out endometrial hyperplasia which can lead to endometrial/uterine cancer.

Question 5

my mirena iud is implanted further deeper into my uterus and require surgical removal in theatre, the strings cant be reached. what must i do?

Accepted Answer

Gynecologist : Evaluation with possible ultrasound exam is needed, further steps would follow, you may not need to go to theater, best wishes

Question 6

i have mirena iud since 4/2017 (5 years). i am 48 now, unsure if i have started menapause, cause i dont have a period. is it safe to wait 2 more years for removal/ replcmnt? i don't have health insurance right now?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, you can leave it in for another 2 years, it is safe and it is still effective by the last FDA recommendation in 2021. Furthermore, by your age and with the history of recent amenorrhea, your chance of conception is negligible.

Question 7

i want to get pregnant in six months. i have the mirena iud, which takes 4-6 months to conceive when removed, so am i better off to just leave my iud in or switch to either the vaginal ring or the patch, to conceive faster following removal? thanks?

Accepted Answer

Confusing question: If you leave the IUD in, you cannot conceive while it is in place. Once removed , it takes time for the womb to get ready, (months) The cited average wait for a desired pregnancy is 6 mo when the womb is ready (range wks to 1 yr). If you want to get pregnant take the IUD out &amp; start the waiting period. Do not expect to get pregnant on your schedule. It happens or not on its own schedule.

Question 8

can i have a mirena iud inserted as a virgin?

Accepted Answer

IUD ?: Although this may be somewhat more painful for you if you have never had sexual intercourse, it can be done, but your gyn physician may advise against it if he/she is not comfortable with IUD insertion without a previous pregnancy.

Question 9

is it recommend to switch from mirena iud to copper and what are disadvantages ?

Accepted Answer

IUD types: The copper IUD is smaller and easier to install, and does have a slightly better protection against pregnancy.  The Mirena contains a progestin which can influence the period cycles.  If it is time for a change in IUD's,  overall the one containing copper is a good choice.

Question 10

i've smoked weed daily for years. i just got a mirena iud in today - will the weed effect it at all?

Accepted Answer

Mirena effective: One of the benefits of the Mirena IUD, is that is acts locally within the uterus.  Because of this, meds will not decrease it's effectiveness, even weed.

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Is it normal for heavy cycle after mirena iud removal?

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How long do you bleed after mirena iud removal and immediately starting another form of birth control. i have had the iud for 3 years and have had prolonged periods since insertion?

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Do antibiotics affect birth control, specifically iuds? i'm on cipro (ciprofloxacin) and have a mirena iud.

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What would cause a heavy period like flow after removal of mirena iud? was under the understanding that it kept lining thin.

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My mirena iud is implanted further deeper into my uterus and require surgical removal in theatre, the strings cant be reached. what must i do?

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I have mirena iud since 4/2017 (5 years). i am 48 now, unsure if i have started menapause, cause i dont have a period. is it safe to wait 2 more years for removal/ replcmnt? i don't have health insurance right now?

A member asked:

I want to get pregnant in six months. i have the mirena iud, which takes 4-6 months to conceive when removed, so am i better off to just leave my iud in or switch to either the vaginal ring or the patch, to conceive faster following removal? thanks?

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Can i have a mirena iud inserted as a virgin?

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Is it recommend to switch from mirena iud to copper and what are disadvantages ?

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I've smoked weed daily for years. i just got a mirena iud in today - will the weed effect it at all?

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