Adjustment phase after Mirena IUD?

Question

Hey everyone. So 5 days ago I got the Mirena IUD. I've had cramping and spotting, which I know is normal, ever since. It feels like the first day of my period every day now, just without the large amounts of blood. I also feel sad more than normal, especially at night time. I've never been on any form of birth control before. I don't know if my feeling down is caused by the IUD though because I know that it's a very small amount of hormones. Has anyone had a similar xperience? How long did your adjustment phase last?

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When I had mine first inserted I bled for a whole month...it was heavy at first and then lightened up. I felt really moody as well and just had to keep reminding myself that it was the Mirena and not me 😅. But after that, my period was really irregular the whole year long. At one point I even bled for almost 2 months straight. It's been 11 months now and my last cycle was really light, almost like spotting the whole time. Maybe it's finally adjusted?? I don't know but I'm waiting to pass the 1 year mark. That's when my OBGYN said it should be normal...

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I had a "period" for about a month. But after that my period has been really light (if I get a period). I think it affects every one differently. I've had friends who loved and and friends who hated it.

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I bled for like 6 months straight. Now I'm pregnant and after I have the baby going to use good ole fashioned condoms. I think the IUD is great for some, but not for others and I'm an other. . Good luck!

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I bled for 6mnths and cramped entire time
7th month i got the evil thing taken out

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I got the mirena after having my son and I bled for about 2 months. Not huge amounts but enough to know not to wear my good panties. I used light pads until it was good to wear tampons. My midwife told me that it could take a whole year to go back to "being normal" -moods and flows wise. I feel moody sometimes too.  You can spot for a long time too it just depends on your body and how it reacts to those hormones.  Your not alone! 😕

Adjustment phase after Mirena IUD?

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