I had a contraceptive injection IUD and its been four months my periods are heavy and I have them twice a month now and I'm worried. Please help.
The contraceptive releases a dose progestogen slowly into the body which thins the lining of the womb to make it difficult for a fertilised egg to embed its self there in order to survive.
It is common for a womans periods to become extremely irregular for the first year, and even stay irregular after that. So I wouldn't worry about it, as it is not unusual.
It is well known that womens periods become irrelgular when they are having regular contraceptive injections.
They may become heavier, shorter, lighter, or stop altogether.
As long as you are having the injections on time, then I wouldn't be worried, but if you still have concerns seek medical advice from your GP.
Your Comments:
by phil - 03:00:13 9th Oct 2008
I'm surprised your doctor recommended the injection after you didn't do well on the Implanon. They are basically the same thing, progesterone only. An... READ MORE
by phil - 03:38:51 8th Oct 2008
The person that answered your question I believe thought you were talking about the Depo-Provera injection. But I believe you are talking about the IU... READ MORE
by bec* - 13:25:53 6th Oct 2008
its a very strange subject, as i had the implanon for two years and it made my periods very heavy and constant. so the doctor took it out and suggeste... READ MORE