Is it normal to bleed for a long time after getting Mirena inserted?

I'm 47, got a copper IUD in January of 2016. Everything was fine last year, then I didn't have a period from Jan-April this year. Since I'm 47, I know I'm prime for menopause and was having hot flashes during the three months I didn't have a period. Then I noticed I wasn't having hot flashes and sometime in April, I had dark bleeding for a few days, then light colored blood, enough to require a tampon. That went on for a couple of weeks, then it stopped for a week, then it started AGAIN and has gone on for almost two weeks now. Effffff!! Is this IUD related, or menopause ?

I got my IUD inserted August 25 2016 and still currently have it in and I bled for the 12 weeks non stop. My doctor me that everyone's body is different and that it will do that but she stated that after about 6 month it should slow down and after year that the bleeding should well that was a bunch of crap because I'm coming up towards a year now and I'm still bleeding every month and slightly cramping so I'm thinking about getting removed. This IUD makes me have bladder spasms constantly and I just don't know what else to do. The only good thing about is the fact that I don't have to take a pill everyday.

Yes it's totally normal to have irregular spotting/bleeding for 3-6 months after insertion. If you are experiencing spots I would doubt it's from the string cutting you. If you can feel it you'll notice it's pretty rough, the texture of fishing wire and it can poke you or your partner and cause discomfort. That's probably what you're feeling. Just communicate about the discomfort and the string will probably shift around and become more comfortable after a while. Apparently it also gets softer after time but mine feels the same after 6 months. After daily tampon use I'm ready to hank this thing out!!

Yes it's totally normal to have irregular spotting/bleeding for 3-6 months after insertion. If you are experiencing spots I would doubt it's from the string cutting you. If you can feel it you'll notice it's pretty rough, the texture of fishing wire and it can poke you or your partner and cause discomfort. That's probably what you're feeling. Just communicate about the discomfort and the string will probably shift around and become more comfortable after a while. Apparently it also gets softer after time but mine feels the same after 6 months. After daily tampon use I'm ready to hank this thing out!!

I have had my Mirena implant since April 2016 and I have had crazy periods ever since. I spot almost every time after sex, and my periods are at least 2 weeks long (and happen ever 2-3 weeks!) and they used to be only 3-5 days long. I have also experienced a ton of hormonal changes including constant UTIs after each period and sharp pains in my breasts while ovulating (and I have ever had that before).
I also have pelvic pains now. I saw that other people were saying they got that now too.
I haven't even had my Mirena for a full year yet and it has done me no good aside from keeping me from getting pregnant.

I got mine at the end of August and it is a completely different experience from the first one I had. I bled from day of insertion until a 2 weeks before the 3 month mark, then stopped for 2 weeks then bled for 2 weeks. I am currently not bleeding again. My cramps are still hell and it's frustrating that it's still happening. I was told if this doesn't work then I can either do ablation or surgery and remove the bits I don't need anymore since my tubes are tied. I just wanted to see where everyone else ends up at their 6 month mark. That would be February for me.

I got my Mirena inserted in April, 2016. I bled heavily every single day for 4 months, it stopped for two weeks, then bled every day for 2 more months. Then, by November, the bleeding started getting less frequent: more like spotting than constant bleeding. Now, in January, things have gotten much more normal. I just have an extra-long period (around 2 weeks). It's been frustrating, but I think I'm glad I didn't give up. That said, definitely consult your doctor. I saw my doctor frequently and had a couple of exams to make sure it was still working properly.

I'm going to call her, because this 2 weeks period then 2 weeks not is actually making this worse. I am ready to just be like cut it all out. If or when I start again if it lasts 2 weeks I am calling my Dr again.

I'm so frustrated. It's just about a year of having mirena (happy anniversary to me!) and I still have no pattern. I was really hoping to be one of those women who only gets her period 4 times a year but still nothing. At one point it was 44 days apart but this month it was 30 days and I've been bleeding for 2 weeks! And I'm cramping. The bleeding is light and cramps aren't terrible but I just want to be period free and vent!
All I hear from my doctor is "every body is different" and "give it time"

I've had my mirena for 2yrs nw but when I first got on it I spotted for 2months then it stopped n a couple weeks ago I started having a lite period that lasted for about 5 days is this normal

I've had mine in since November of 2014 and I have been bleeding every two weeks since. Granted its a 'light' flow, but having to go through pads since it will drench a pantyliner and its too light for a light tampon is money consuming and just plain wasteful.

if this is related to the mirena i would love to know

I had my mirena in for about 1.5 years, I some periods but I had constant light to medium bleeding the entire time along with an odor. Once I had it removed the bleeding stopped shortly after and I had a couple short periods not really even regular but then I stopped having a period all together. I went to my obgyn and they tested my levels, I was told they were low and I only have a 5% to 10% chance of getting pregnant and that I will be taking hormone replacement for the next 20 years or so when my body should naturally go through menopause. :/ I was only 32 when I found all this out. I am greatfull I had my 2 babies and wasn't younger than I was but I was still considering having more children until that option was pretty much taken from me. It was my first time having birth control and it wasn't worth it to me.

I have had the IUD since March, everything was going well, little bleeding here and there. Though I have been bleeding for 4 weeks straight, some days are heavy some days are light. Plus I get cramps every other week. the Dr tells me this is normal. It is alot better then the super heavy flow I use to have. Though now 4 weeks bleeding, cramps, I'm just so uncomfortable. The worse is I never know if I'm just going to start to gush blood or not so im always wearing a bad & tampoon is I go out.

Hello Ladies -I am 51 years old and have had my Mirena IUD in for about three months now. Prior to the insertion, I suffered with very heavy periods for about three years to which I was taking a good iron supplement on and off (sometimes iron level would get too high) I had to triple my pad protection at night by putting thick layers of paper towels on top of the sanitary napkin layer. I put up with it and had hope that the heavy periods would dwindle. They didn't. I landed a new OB/GYN who gave me two options- ablation or Mirena. She highly recommended the Mirena and even has one herself (she is in her late fifties). All I can say at this point is that I am so glad I have the Mirena, as it has cut the bleeding down by half. My iron level is also normal as I take a daily iron pill. I have had low energy and discomfort throughout, but have learned to pamper myself and practice better eating habits and do some form of exercise every day. I am getting used to the new normal..