Hi Ladies,
I hope it's okay to post this question here...
How long is it normal for bleeds to continue after the mirena has been fitted? What is your experience?
My menopause started early-ish at 44, I went on HRT tablets two years later and had mirena coil fitted last August aged 47. I've been on Evorel 50 patches ever since, works well to control flushes etc.
At the time of the mirena fitted (under GA), I also had hysteroscopy due to having simple hyperplasia without atypical. Also had a biopsy and a small polyp removed during the op. Biopsy showed no abnormality. 6 months later another biopsy, no abnormality. In August it's going to be 12 months since the mirena fitting, but I'm still getting mild bleeds/spotting. Very light, but I have to wear a small pad often, and sometimes it's only visible on ‘wiping' - sorry if it too much information... it's also quite random. Sometimes the blood is bright red, sometimes old, dark or brown, and sometimes only light pink. I'd say the spotting is definitely getting less in volume and less frequent, but I'm getting a bit worried. GP was under the impression the bleeding needs to stop within 6 months, but Dr Currie's advice is that it can take a year. Articles on the subject also mention that the more hyperplasia there was, the more bleeding there is initially after the mirena is fitted. Is it normal to be still getting the bleeds 10 months or so after mirena being fitted?
And can heavy exercise bring it on? I do some weight training twice a week and HIIT cycling 3 x week, nothing too Olympic.
Your experience and opinions would be welcome,
Many thanks
Andie xx