IUD Removal & Bleeding

[lasergirl]

For all you ladies that have had an IUD/Mirena removed-- how was the bleeding afterwards?? Were your periods the same flow as before the original insertion???
I will be having mine out in the fall and am not sure if I should expect heavier than normal bleeding after the removal. I have the Mirena and have not had more than spotting for 3 years.
I am asking now as I want to get some clothe pads in preparation for periods again.

[alaskaberry]

I got mine out in April. But they'll be wonky for a bit while the hormones phase out of your system. And you may bleed for a bit after removal. Personally, I got mine in May and then it went away, I think it's nursing-related though.