A 25-year-old female asked:

i have had my iud for almost three years. i get my period every month (it is irregular) but i missed my last two cycles. should i contact my doctor?

1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Geriatrics 21 years experience

Yes: Irregular periods are common but you should get evaluated just to be safe.

5500 viewsReviewed >2 years ago

Dr. Michael Sparacino

Dr. Michael Flax

Dr. Michael Sparacino and another doctor agree2 doctors agree

Dr. Michael Flax commented

Obstetrics and Gynecology 46 years experience

A Mirena IUD can cause irregular bleeding, and cause you tomiss periods. Even if this is the type of IUD you have, it is worth checking out...a tubal pregnancy is always a possibility.

Nov 5, 2012

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:

Ask doctors free

Personalized answers

Free

Talk to a doctor

24/7 visits

$15 per month

Related questions

A 33-year-old female asked:

What can cause me to miss my period last month..Spotted a couple of days and spotting a light brown this month..A little bit of odor and pressure?I have had tubes tied 5 years ago.Negative pregnacy test, blood work and pap smear all from doctor.

2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in

A 26-year-old female asked:

My periods get delayed every month.Sometimes i miss them too.Can u tell me if i need to see a doctor for this. I also get terrible pain on the 1st day?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

A 20-year-old female asked:

Few years ago missed three periods in a row few times. Doc said could be normal. R tube had fluid in it. Cysts had burst. history of cysts csection normal?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

A 27-year-old female asked:

I got IUD 4yrs & periods every month. Last month I didn't have one & had a dark mucus discharge and a little heaver this month should I see my doc?

2 doctor answers • 2 doctors weighed in

A 22-year-old female asked:

Hi doctor i missed my period for last month and t looks like its missing again i stop using injection for a year now is it possible for me to be preg?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:

Ask doctors free

Personalized answers

Free

Talk to a doctor

24/7 visits

$15 per month

Last updated Sep 12, 2014

People also asked

I have had my IUD for almost three years. I get my cycle every month (although it is irregular) I have missed the last two though. Should i see my doc?

1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

I have an IUD. I miss my period last month and took two birth control test, both came out negative. Should I be concered that I missed my period?

1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

I have a paragard iud for almost 2 years.my last period was january 25,2016.i had pink spotting a week before my missed period and a week after?preg?

1 doctor answer • 7 doctors weighed in

2 week periods on the Mirena IUD normal or see a doctor. 1 year and 3 months. Nov. and Jan. period lasted 2 weeks. No period in Dec. Dildo use often. ?

1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Hi , i am 16 years old .. i am on birth control specially an IUD and i know its supposed to stop my period but it hasnt stopped since i got it which was last december. but i have missed my period by 5 days . should i be alarmed ??

1 doctor answer • 6 doctors weighed in

Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.

Talk to a doctor now

24/7 visits

$15 per month

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.