Serious Period Issues

I'm 18 years old and have had the IUD for 4 months now, my periods have always been on time and heavy, its uncomfortable and the cramps are pretty common.

The IUD didn't do anything to my periods other than make them start earlier, and last a week longer. It will last 2 weeks with regular cramps a week before and during the period. Regardless of it being heavy it have had any serious issues until yesterday: I was in college and changed the sanitary towel, after only 30 minutes the period had bleed through everything including my jeans. I only noticed when I stood up to see blood stains on my chair.

Completely humiliated I had to go to the student support room and borrow a pair of the "Uniformed Services" uniforms so I could stay in college (I live too far away) and later the same day bled through them again, I really don't want this to happen again and the bleeding is only getting stronger.

Is there anything I can do? I have previously used the combined pill for about 2 months (before getting the IUD) and it didn't work, plus after reading into more it can affect the chances of having children, which is important because I want to have kids. I have called the GP but chances are they won't call back. Please may you help me, its horrible. I'm sorry if this is awkward subject but I need advice. Thank you

I would say you need to speak to a health professional to see if you can change to a different type of contraception, there's still things like mini pills and the injection or implant you could try or there are medications that can help lessen bleeding so there's definitely something they can do to help. Make a hassle with calling the gp if you have to, if the bleeding gets too much try and see someone out of hours or possibly a&e.

Thank you for your advice, I tried the Arm Implant and it cause some issues. The doctor at the Sexual Health Clinic said its best if I avoid hormone based contraception. So I'm really stuck on what to do

Thank you for your advice, I tried the Arm Implant and it cause some issues. The doctor at the Sexual Health Clinic said its best if I avoid hormone based contraception. So I'm really stuck on what to do

Have you tried the copper coil? it's not hormone based (sorry if that's the one you've tried, my reading comprehension isn't great today)


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Yes, I have the IUD which is the copper coil (the IUS is the hormone coil) and I've had that for 4 months, it has made the bleeding heavier and longer.

This is really something to discuss with the doctor but with the heavy bleeding, why don't you wear a tampon with a sanitary towel to catch the bleeding before it goes through your clothes. Bring extra pairs of clothes and have an ample supply of tampons/sanitary towels.
Talk to your teachers as well so they understand the situation and won't get frustrated when you keep going to the bathroom.
Hope this helped a bit.

Is there anything I can do? I have previously used the combined pill for about 2 months (before getting the IUD) and it didn't work, plus after reading into more it can affect the chances of having children, which is important because I want to have kids.

That is a good idea, but the blood won't wash out (it's been through the wash 3 time now) and I actually take a full pack of towels with me... and I did try tampons but they are very uncomfortable. Without sounding petty I would like to keep it discreet as the other day when I had to borrow uniform I was pestered by other student in the class and they made jokes because the pants were too big on me.

Ok then, but won't your teachers be discreet without telling the students?

Yes, I have the IUD which is the copper coil (the IUS is the hormone coil) and I've had that for 4 months, it has made the bleeding heavier and longer.

Thank you for your advice, I tried the Arm Implant and it cause some issues. The doctor at the Sexual Health Clinic said its best if I avoid hormone based contraception. So I'm really stuck on what to do