From CANFP
Recovering from IUD
By Sheila St. John, CFCP
Feb 17, 2006, 08:47
Question
I have had the mirena for the last three years. During this time, I was lucky to not have a period after a year of use. I have now removed the iud, and the next day I started my period. It has now been over a week and I still am bleeding. Is this normal to start my period so quickly? Also I want to have another child. When would I know a good time to start trying? I guess I am concerned because I want to have another child, and have read the side effects, and how long it can take to get pregnant after removing the IUD. I have talked to girlfriends who have had the IUD, and they all say it is strange to have my period already, only having it out 2 weeks.
Alexis
Answer
The best way to know when it is good to begin trying to conceive would be to learn how to observe the signs your body will give you. Through Natural Family Planning you will have a systematic way of observing and charting the signs your body produces. Through consultation with an NFP teacher, you will also be able to asses if your body appears to have returned to a normal ovulatory pattern, with a normal luteal phase, followed by a normal menses. This would be the best indicator that it would be an appropriate time to pursue a pregnancy. Good luck! Be patient with your body as it readjusts to normal function, and your health is restored!
Sheila St. John
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