I had it inserted 7th of jan. Extreme pain and cramps, the got worse on the 3rd day and then slowly just stopped. I got my period on the 10th of jan and I usually have it for 5/6 days but it's been 8 and there is no sign of it stopping. It got lighter but it's still regular bleeding everyday and I'm wondering how long this will last. I've read a lot of peoples stories but none really like mine atm. My friend had it done and said she bled for a week after her period ( she had it inserted on last day of period) and then it stopped. I'm 18 and If this doesn't stop I'm considering taking it out as its really really annoying bleeding this long.
How long does the bleeding last after mirena coil insertion?
Question posted by amberflorence on 17 Jan 2015
Last updated on 1 November 2021
5 Answers
Amarie18
20 June 2018
I’ve been bleeding for 6 weeks !! Did yours ever stop ?
Cookiemomster
6 Oct 2021
I've been bleeding a consistent medium flow for 35 days straight now after insertion with no end in sight. Do you recall if bleeding ever stopped for you and if so how long and what was the rest of your experience with mirena?
Cookiemomster
1 Nov 2021
Just an update for me: I bled consistently a light/medium flow for 60 days straight and then my IUD fell out. That was 2 days ago. Going to the doctor today but already feeling way better without it even though I'm now heavy bleeding, but I'm at least hopeful it will stop within a week and just be like a regular period. So there is finally an end in sight to this non stop bleeding... Just wish i didn't waste 2 months on the iud that really affected me physically and mentally more than i even realized now that it's gone.
Tishtosh77
1 May 2018
I had the coil fitted march 2017 and still bleeding a year later and getting heavier it works differently for each person i know woman thats had it and there monthly has stopped altogether the gp does say to give it at least 6 months
Kellylv
1 March 2018
I didnt have any pain when the doctor inserted mirena. Not at all !!
2.5 weeks later my period started and lasted for 10 days. But not heavy as I used to have before.
Its been a month and i have a spots on and off Its weird some time goes 2 days with anything and then i bleed. Just a little but sucks
Going back to doctor soon to check up on it
The only thing I want able to feel the strings yet
Gaomormee
5 Feb 2015
I personally first started with the paraguard IUD and then switched over to the Mirena last year. I had slight cramping after insertion and the bleeding lasted for 3 weeks. The first few periods will last longer because our body is trying to get rid of the excess uterine lining that has been buildt up for years. There are a lot of people out there that believe that everytime we have our periods all the lining is discharged and bleed out... well... in truth... it's not. There are still some left over lining that is still there and because the Mirena doesn't allow a lining to build on our uterus, it's in the process of getting rid of all the lining during the first few months. After that, the bleeding should really slow down and just become spotting. I had questions too when I first got the insertion and called my OB/GYN all the time and googled everything possible on it... that's how I know all this and from personal experience. I know...
I hated the first few months... but believe me... it gets better. You just gotta stick with it. I love having my Mirena and wouldn't choose any other birth control. Although, I will tell you that my Mirena did expel out on it's own once. That's due to my BF being bigger down there and I'm a petite woman. But I still got another one placed anyway cause, the Mirena fits my life style. I've had friends who have a Mirena and wouldn't change it for the world either. So, I'd say stick it through a little while longer and see how it goes. I have been told from other friends that it took them 1-2 years before their period either regulated or stopped all together. Good luck!
Trinabell
18 Jan 2015
Hi Amberflorence. For most women the bleeding stops in a few days to 2 weeks but some women bleed lightly for longer. I personally bled or lightly spotted for the entire years I had it. I am 1 of the very few who have had this happen. Give it a little time at least a week or so & if still bleeding call your OB/GYN. Good luck!
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