My first period after having the Mirena in was very long and very heavy. From memory, the bleeding eased after about 10 days but I continued to bleed lightly (more than 'spotting') for 9 weeks. My OB told me I needed to be patient with the Mirena for 6 months!
After about 8 months I no longer had a period at all! Yipee!!!
BUT... after having the Mirena in for approx 3 years I went to my doctor complaining of WILD mood swings, weight gain and headaches (symptoms I'd had for approx 12 months). She immediately removed the Mirena and within a month I was back to my old self. My doctor told me she removes at least 2 Mirena's a week from women complaining of the same symptoms I suffered. Having said that, I have a girlfriend who had the Mirena inserted at the same time I did, and she has never had any problems and loves the fact she doesn't have a period.
So, I don't mean to put a dampener on your mood but I would encourage you to be aware of the possible side effects of the Mirena. My husband and family had been telling me for months that something was wrong with my moods (OMG, and my temper!) but I thought that THEY were all being nasty and there was nothing wrong with me! Had I not had the Mirena removed, I don't think my marriage would have survived - I was IMPOSSIBLE to live with. I was short tempered and impatient with everyone, including my kids.
I'm sorry - I know you only asked about the bleeding!! Yes, it is normal. Good luck with the Mirena, I hope you are one of the women it works well for!
thanks for that nickle!! sounds like the extra bleeding may be normal, just hope it doesnt last too long will definatly keep an eye on the mood swings, im sure DH will let me know or will he becuase after ive had teh mirena for a few years hes having the snip!
My first AF after Mirena went in was 2 weeks of full red flow. I havent had anything more than a day of spotting since. With the cramps check that you strings are still in the same position and keep an eye on flow but it should be fine.
but I would encourage you to be aware of the possible side effects of the Mirena. My husband and family had been telling me for months that something was wrong with my moods (OMG, and my temper!) but I thought that THEY were all being nasty and there was nothing wrong with me! Had I not had the Mirena removed, I don't think my marriage would have survived - I was IMPOSSIBLE to live with. I was short tempered and impatient with everyone, including my kids.
Good luck with the Mirena, I hope you are one of the women it works well for!
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will definatly keep an eye on the mood swings, im sure DH will let me know 
or will he becuase after ive had teh mirena for a few years hes having the snip!
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