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Can Mirena IUD Cause Light Bleeding After Inserting It?

Hello, my name is Avery. I have had the mirena iud since October and ive been experiencing some light bleeding everyday since the insertion. I'll go through about 3 to four panty liners in a day; and just recently ive started experiencing flutters in my lower abdomen area. Is any of this normal?
Thu, 8 May 2014
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Hello.After the insertion of the IUD, more than 20% of women have prolonged bleeding that can last up to a year, that's normal. However lower abdominal pain in patients using IUD is necessary to rule out Pelvic Inflammatory disease because IUD is a risk factor for this pathology.You must go to your gynecologist as soon as possible.
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Can Mirena IUD Cause Light Bleeding After Inserting It?

Hello.After the insertion of the IUD, more than 20% of women have prolonged bleeding that can last up to a year, that s normal. However lower abdominal pain in patients using IUD is necessary to rule out Pelvic Inflammatory disease because IUD is a risk factor for this pathology.You must go to your gynecologist as soon as possible. I wish you good health. (If the answer has helped you, please indicate this)