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I’ve been bleeding ever since I got my IUD. Is that normal? How long will it last?

  • Nancy L. Hancock, M.D.
  • Mar 9, 2017
  • 1 min read

Congratulations! You have one of the most effective methods of birth control available. However, different IUDs can cause different changes to your bleeding pattern.

Bleeding is common after all IUD insertions. The Paragard, or Copper containing IUD, can make your menses heavier, longer, or more uncomfortable, especially in the first several cycles after insertion. There are 4 different progesterone containing IUDs: Liletta, Kyleena, Mirena, and Skyla. Changes to your bleeding pattern can happen with any of these IUDs. Prolonged bleeding and unscheduled bleeding are the most common changes. Amenorrhea, or no cyclic bleeding, and spotting can also happen. These changes are a side effect of the hormone on the uterine lining and are not dangerous. Most bleeding pattern changes typically improve within 6 months after insertion, and you can use ibuprofen or naproxen (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, NSAIDS) to decrease the amount and duration of bleeding.

It's important to remember that all medications affect each individual differently. If you are concerned about how your IUD has changed your bleeding pattern, you should contact the office.

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You can learn more about the available IUDs (Intrauterine Devices) at these sites:

10 Comments


Karina Linares
Karina Linares
May 12

I've had the marina iud for about a year now. I haven't had an issue until April I've been spotting/bleeding for the past month and it hasn't stopped. Idk if I should have it taken out. I bruise pretty easily now 😥

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Hope Mathebula
Hope Mathebula
Dec 05, 2024

I've inserted my IUD on the 12 of nov while i was on my period,thy only stopped for a day after my cycle since the I've been bleeding n experiencing alit after pain

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Shantellemoyo889
Nov 26, 2024

hie i put a loop last month and i was oky ,,,,then I had sex for the first time after inserting on the 18 of November then on the 19 i started bleeding heavily upto today im bleeding heavily is normal or not please help

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liv
liv
Nov 06, 2024

Been bleeding since December 23 nonstop with Paragard

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Aryanna Royster
Aryanna Royster
Jul 19, 2024

I got my iud in July of last year and I’ve bled almost everyday since

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Robin Belinda
Robin Belinda
Nov 23, 2024
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I'm the same and the constant cramping is killing me

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