first AF after having mirena put in

i got my first AF last monday since having the iud put in, im still bleeding bright red blood today (sunday) is this normal?? AF for me last 2-3 days, like i said this is still bright read, no brown or darker blood

How along ago did you have the Mirena put in?
I have had mine for 4mths and the spotting has only just stopped. I had what I would call an AF last week and it lasted only 1-2days and the blood was red to start then went brown.
I have heard you can normal AF with Mirena's and sometimes they can be heavier (usually lighter though). So if this what your AF used to be before Mirena it would be normal.
Keep an eye on it and ring the OB if it doesn't seem to slowing down.

heather i had it in a month ago, jsut after my last AF, my normal AF is 2-3 days max. so this is very abnormal for me. i had some spotting/brown mucus since having the mirena but this is definatly AF, and its still bright, not change to brown at all :(

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! :o

After about 8 months I no longer had a period at all! Yipee!!! :D

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 :doh: 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. :D 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 :think: or will he becuase after ive had teh mirena for a few years hes having the snip!

i should also add that im having cramps today too

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.