err - a little personal problem

[ruthandsam]

Firstly, I apologise for the graphic question!

I had a Mirena coil fitted 4 years ago and I'm also on medication called 'Danazol' for cyclical mastalgia. I went to the gym last night and did some vigorous exercise for over an hour and today, suddently I started bleeding heavily with small clotts.

My question is: is it the exericse that has caused the bleeding or is it a problem with the coil? Do I need to be concerned and visit the GP asap or let nature take it's course? I haven't had a period for over 3 years due to the medication, however, my last child was born 4 years ago and I'm 47 years of age so I expect I will starting the menopause sometime in the near future!

Many thanks for your advice.

[Sir Alec]

Coils are notorious for causing heavy bleeding. You must see your GP. There may be an alternative.

[Purple_Popple]

I think Mirena coils last 5 years, perhaps your may have 'ran out' of hormones - causing the bleeding ? Either way please go and see the doctor to be on the safe side to check it hasnt perforated your uterus. I have used a plain IUD with no problems, this did cause me heavy bleeding and bad cramps but since its removal no pain and no more heavy bleeding...

[Purple_Popple]

are you in much pain at the moment ?

[albaqwerty]

I googled danazol which didn't help me to give any particular help.

I had mirena coil fitted just over a year ago and occasionally have had clots. I'm also 47, the doc suggested that this coil would help with the worst of menopause symptoms.

[ruthandsam]

I have heard that, however, I've never had a problem with the coil in 4 years only up until I did the exercise last night.

Thanks Sir Alec.

[ruthandsam]

I'm not really in pain but more of a sensation in my tummy as if I could point to exactly where the coil is fitted (guessing that is what it is). The 'strings' still seem to be there though.

[Sqad]

This could well be the coil that is causing the problem, just monitor the situation for a couple of weeks, as i am sure that this will settle.

[ubasses]

go to the doctor, I had an ordinary coil many years ago which moved and got embedded in my uterus,it was painfu, but not unbearablel to have removed. Your vigorous exercise may have caused it to shift.