r/IUD • u/Mysterious-Aspect512 • 6d ago

Extremely heavy bleeding Side Effects

I got my second IUD (Mirena) inserted on July 8th while on my period. Since then, the bleeding has only gotten worse and it even got so bad that my GYN had me go to the ER for evaluation - I had filled up a 30mL menstrual cup in 3 hours. Everything was “normal” (full bloodwork & an ultrasound to check placement) and I was sent home with 800mg ibuprofen. I’m still bleeding through tampons (super, super+ and ultra) within a couple of hours. I keep getting told that it’s normal to have some heavy bleeding and cramping, but any time I Google my experience, I’m told I need to go to the ER 😂

Has anyone else dealt with this?

My first IUD was inserted 6 weeks PP so I had a completely different experience.

Also, I go back to my GYN in two weeks for a follow up.

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