How To Recognise Implantation Bleeding?

Posted on Sat, 30 Jan 2016

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Question : I have had a Mirena for over a year and been without a period for over a year. Today i got my period. Is that a sign my Mirena isnt working?

Answered by Dr. Zenab Tambawala (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi there
Welcome to HCM,

Prolonged absense of periods and then a couple of months with spotting or bleeding is with Mirena.
The absence of period or the spotting or bleeding is not a indication of effectiveness of Mirena.

The Mirena is a very effective contraceptive with failure rate of less than 1 in 1000. This effectiveness is independent of its bleeding pattern.

Hope this helps.
Regards.

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