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Bleeding (spotting) and prolonged menstruation (menorrhagia) Posted: 07-01-07 15:51pm


I have the mirana IUD and this is going on six months but my period is still lasting for 2 weeks! without birth control my period is normal and usually lasts about 5 days. I asumed it would regulate itself and go back to that but, has not. the periods are rather light but why do they last so long?

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Birth Control Answer A3095 Posted: 08-08-07 07:21am


Intermenstrual bleeding (spotting) and prolonged menstruation (menorrhagia) are expected side effects of the IUD. An IUD is an efficient enoughcontraceptive method even when used alone, so I'm not sure why you're using birth control pills. If the bleeding becomes intolerable you should visit your gynecologist and consider removing the IUD. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our Birth Control Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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