Hi Friends-
I'm bringing you another blog about my Paragard IUD!
Please read my other posts for more information:
Insertion Story
The First Cycle
Does It Get Better?
Month 4 Update
I got my non-hormonal copper IUD in August 2017. I've had it for 7 months. I had some crazy anxiety about getting it in. The first few months I was very crampy and had heavy periods. The last FOUR months I've had wonderful periods. They haven't been crampy at all and aren't ridiculously heavy. Although, now I have developed a new issue. I've been bleeding twice a month... Once for my period, then after I ovulate. I track my cycle very closely with the Glow App. My period comes as normal each month, then it stops for about a week and a half. Then I ovulate, then I bleed pretty much until my next period starts. I only have nearly 5 days a month where I am not bleeding... THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS. I've called my doctor and have set up and appointment with her.
I have heard of this happening to someone else. I am wondering if I need to give it more time or if it's another issue. I am pretty sure it is the IUD, but it could be some other things I suppose.
Such as:
Simple cysts that are bursting with each ovulatory phase
Error in hormones (ovulation x2 per month).. I doubt it
Endometriosis (I doubt it)
An issue with the ovary I had surgery on
BUT... All things are pointing to my IUD.
Have any of you experienced this? Does it get better? Please let me know in the comments.
I love the IUD for birth control. It's so nice not having to think about it, but I am not sure if I can stand bleeding for 25 days a month.
XOXO
Kayla
I'm bringing you another blog about my Paragard IUD!
Please read my other posts for more information:
Insertion Story
The First Cycle
Does It Get Better?
Month 4 Update
I got my non-hormonal copper IUD in August 2017. I've had it for 7 months. I had some crazy anxiety about getting it in. The first few months I was very crampy and had heavy periods. The last FOUR months I've had wonderful periods. They haven't been crampy at all and aren't ridiculously heavy. Although, now I have developed a new issue. I've been bleeding twice a month... Once for my period, then after I ovulate. I track my cycle very closely with the Glow App. My period comes as normal each month, then it stops for about a week and a half. Then I ovulate, then I bleed pretty much until my next period starts. I only have nearly 5 days a month where I am not bleeding... THIS IS GETTING RIDICULOUS. I've called my doctor and have set up and appointment with her.
I have heard of this happening to someone else. I am wondering if I need to give it more time or if it's another issue. I am pretty sure it is the IUD, but it could be some other things I suppose.
Such as:
Simple cysts that are bursting with each ovulatory phase
Error in hormones (ovulation x2 per month).. I doubt it
Endometriosis (I doubt it)
An issue with the ovary I had surgery on
BUT... All things are pointing to my IUD.
Have any of you experienced this? Does it get better? Please let me know in the comments.
I love the IUD for birth control. It's so nice not having to think about it, but I am not sure if I can stand bleeding for 25 days a month.
XOXO
Kayla