Ive had the mirena coil for just over a year. Once a month I get a light period however it is always like a browny mucus. Then one random day Ill have a gush of bright red blood and then it will stop. The pain that comes with it is ridiculous. It hurts to even walk. Ive experienced every symptom that of pregnancy which is exhausting. Is it worth taking the coil out or will it subside?
Hello and welcome to Chat Doctor, Intra-uterine contraceptive devices are associated with some side effects. Pain, menstrual irregularities are most common amongst them. Pain usually subsides within few months of onset of use. Menorrhagia is the commonest menstrual irregularity. However, these symptoms subside within few months. Infection may be associated with the usage of the Funds. Infection is characterized by lower abdominal pain, foul smelling discharge, fever, etc. If these symptoms appear, the IUD should be removed. The symptom that you have mentioned, light menstrual discharge-is totally harmless. There is nothing to worry about it. Secondly, pain which is present even during walking-this symptom can be due to amenorrhea. You can take magnetic acid for this pain. If the pain does not resolve, you need to consult your gynecologist for examination of the IUD. Thanks and take care Chat Doctor. 