Ive had an iud for over a year now. I always cramped bad but the cramps are liveable most of the time. However i crampcfor 3 days prior to starting then i bleed brown for like 2 days then red for 1 then brown for a few more days. Im not sure why im still bleeding brown after a year. Anyone else experience this. I cant feel strings because they cut them too short so i only check it once every 6 minths when i get an ultrasound to make sure its in right.