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Heavy Bleeding. Mirena Or Novex Prescribed. Which Is Better?
Respected Sir, my wife is 37 yrs, 2 kids , working women , facing problem of heavy menses , D&C revealed no abnormality,she had gone through harmone therapy 3mths for 3 times with no significant result,we are told about two things IUD - Mirena and Novex DS. Please advice which is more suitable for her.We are concerned more for heavy menses with behavioral upsets and also for contraception.
Fri, 24 May 2013
Hello and welcome to HCM.
Thank you for your query.
A normal side effect of an IUD is bleeding, but is not considered an emergency and an indication for removal of the IUD. But, pain is one serious complication which is the only indication for removal of an IUD.
But, in your wife's case, if there is severe bleeding, I would advice you to discontinue the IUD,(i.e. go for a removal), and discuss other contraceptive options like birth control pills, condoms, spermicide gels, etc.
I would also request you to get her routine blood levels done, to check if the bleeding has resulted in anemia, and to correct it accordingly under a doctor's supervision.
I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications. I would gladly help you.
Best wishes
Thank you for your query.
A normal side effect of an IUD is bleeding, but is not considered an emergency and an indication for removal of the IUD. But, pain is one serious complication which is the only indication for removal of an IUD.
But, in your wife's case, if there is severe bleeding, I would advice you to discontinue the IUD,(i.e. go for a removal), and discuss other contraceptive options like birth control pills, condoms, spermicide gels, etc.
I would also request you to get her routine blood levels done, to check if the bleeding has resulted in anemia, and to correct it accordingly under a doctor's supervision.
I hope I have succeeded in providing the information you were looking for. Please feel free to write back to me for any further clarifications. I would gladly help you.
Best wishes
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