how long do you bleed for after having a copper coil fitted?
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Copper IUD post insertion Your period will get about 20 – 50% heavier, longer and be more painful. This usually gets easier after 3 to 6 months. You can expect to have some cramps and bleeding/spotting (on and off bleeding or brown discharge) in the first few months but may be worse in the first 1 – 2 weeks.
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Light cramping and bleeding can be expected from a few days to up to 2 weeks. Ibuprofen is usually suggested for treating cramps. You should not insert anything into the vaginal area (including using a douche or having sexual intercourse) for at least 2 weeks or until the bleeding stops.
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You may have cramping and spotting after getting an IUD, but this almost always goes away within 3-6 months. Hormonal IUDs eventually make periods lighter and less crampy, and you might stop getting a period at all. On the flip side, copper IUDs may make periods heavier and cramps worse.
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Non-hormonal (copper) IUDs can make your periods heavier and cause cramping, especially in the first 3-6 months. For many people, these side effects get better once your body gets used to the IUD. So if you can stick it out for a few months, there's a good chance the side effects will ease up.
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The stitches take approximately 4-8 weeks to dissolve. As long as they are there you will notice occasional vaginal bleeding or spotting. You may also see some brownish and yellowish discharge that does have a strong odor to it. This is normal for approximately 4-6 weeks.
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The mirena will affect your menstrual cycle. You might experience spotting, shorter or longer periods, lighter periods or no periods at all. Many women have spotting (a small amount of blood loss) for the first 3-6 months after the system is fitted. Others will have prolonged or heavy bleeding.
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You may use a sanitary pad or a tampon if you need to until the bleeding stops. It can take up to 3 months after the IUD removal for your normal menstrual cycle (period) to return. After removal of your IUD, you no longer have birth control.
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If you have a hormonal IUD such as Mirena, your bleeding and cramping may become heavier and irregular for the first three to six months. About 30 percent of women in the study reported increased cramping three months after insertion, but 25 percent said their cramps were actually better than before.
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The cervix must open slightly to allow the IUD to come out, which may also cause discomfort. While the cramping may last for a few minutes after removal, it usually goes away quickly. Removing the IUD may irritate the cervix and cause light spotting for a day or two.
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It's normal to have some cramping, spotting, and even light bleeding after an insertion. But you should call a doctor if you have heavy bleeding or severe pain.
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You are likely to have a backache, or cramps similar to menstrual cramps, and pass small clots of blood from your vagina for the first few days. You may continue to have light vaginal bleeding for several weeks after the procedure. You will probably be able to go back to most of your normal activities in 1 or 2 days.
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During the first few days after having the IUD fitted you may experience cramps, similar to period pain, and spotting. This will usually settle. If the pain is severe, becomes worse or does not settle after 3 days you should contact your GP or nearest Sexual Health Service clinic.
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Light spotting or a small amount of bleeding is normal up to 3 days after your cerclage placement. You may notice this while wiping with tissue. Mild cramping is normal and should go away within 3 days after your cerclage placement.
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Once Mirena is placed: During the first 3 to 6 months, your monthly period may be heavier, irregular, your number of bleeding and spotting days may increase, and you may have frequent spotting or light bleeding.
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You may also have vaginal bleeding that looks like menstrual flow for 1 to 4 days after your procedure. You may notice more vaginal bleeding 10 to 12 days later as you're healing. The amount of discharge and bleeding varies for every woman. Use sanitary pads for vaginal bleeding.
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Most people will experience some bleeding following the procedure. It's typical to expect bleeding for up to six weeks after your procedure as your body heals and the stitches from the procedure dissolve. The discharge may be red, brown, or pink.
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Some people don't get periods at all while on them. Copper IUDs often make periods heavier and crampier. However, this may not be a permanent change. Your period may return to its usual state after about six months.