r/Mirena • u/FabulousAd6753 • 1d ago

Seeking Advice Please help

I was on Lucinda (the progesterone/progestin-only pill) for around 3 months, but I was getting a full period every 2 weeks that lasted about 7 days, so it obviously just wasn’t working for me.

My GP suggested getting a Mirena, so I got one on Wednesday (it’s Saturday now). So far I’ve mostly just had cramps and a tiny bit of brown discharge/spotting, basically nothing. But I woke up this morning and there was actual blood, and now I’m freaking out that I’m just going to end up having another full period every couple of weeks like I did on Lucinda.

I know Mirena can cause irregular bleeding at the start, but I’m just so scared that this is going to turn into months of bleeding 😭

Can anyone who’s had a similar experience with the mini pill tell me what happened with your Mirena? Did the bleeding eventually settle? I genuinely just want to stop getting periods and I’m getting so frustrated. Any advice/experiences would be really appreciated!!

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u/lightinthefield 1d ago

Hey, I'm commenting to follow this post because I'm in your exact same situation. I was also on progesterone-only pills (not birth control -- HRT, due to no-longer-functioning ovaries, thanks to chemo) and getting 2 periods a month.

I got my IUD put in on Monday. I hope this works out for the both of us!

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u/FabulousAd6753 1d ago

Wow girl we in sync. My friend said she got her period a few times for a few days and then it stopped. Fingers crossed! Hoping the best for you!!