I just had the Paraguard IUD copper inserted about 2 days ago and I was spotting afterwards but now it looks like if I have my period blood like it got heavier I have to wear a pantyliner and I seen small clots but not like a ball only like thin pieces (maybe you know what I mean lol) but I was just wondering how long does this bleeding last. I just finished my period and now its like I started again! If anyone has the paraguard or people that have experience with this can answer thanks!
It seem you need to get checked for pregnancy, and maybe want to do it as inexpensively as you can. That would mean either clinic (there are some that offer free pregnancy tests, at least in my city), or get a pregnancy test from a drug store. It's possible you aren't pregnant, but it's possible you are. In fact, sounds pretty likely. Babies do come, don't they. Honestly, next time I agree with the other poster: use an IUD or depo or whatever, but your husband should use a condom too. It's a pretty big risk.
Did your doc warn you about the extra bleeding with paraguard? you might just bleed for days, but some bleed for months. extremely heavy periods on this.
I bled like a stuck pig when I had the Paraguard. My mom said the same thing. I have no idea why they say the IUD might make your periods lighter because for me, it did NOT! I bled like that until I had them remove the darn thing, which was 4-5 months after they placed it.
i have one but have never had that problem other than heavier bleeding and that went away in a couple of months
The Paraguard IUD is copper based which means it can cause heavier periods with more painful cramps while your body adjusts. The Mirena IUD is hormone based and it's the Mirena that can give you shorter lighter periods. Sorry, read some of the other answers and wanted to clear that up for you. As for the Paraguard, and the Mirena actually, when they insert it there is some cervical trauma by virtue of how the device is fitted. So bleeding for a few days is perfectly normal. With the Paraguard, the copper can make the bleeding worse but it's still normal. I bled for quite awhile after mine was inserted. Nothing to worry about.
