Post IUD Nonsense

[aprilsails]

DH and I are not trying yet, but will be as of November. In preparation I just had my IUD removed two weeks ago and started tracking with FF to see if I can see my cycle. I had a loooong period (pretty light but for like 9 days) 2 days after removal. I’ve basically only had 5 normal days since. Today I started up with the period again. Way more than just spotting but not a lot.

Anyone else had this happen? Should I code today as CD1 or just wait and see if this is actually a thing?

It took me a long time to regulate after coming off the pill with DD, so I’m worried that it will take a while again. At the same time, we didn’t want to be having a kid in early Spring next year so we waited to pull the IUD. Here we go again!

[rikiteacup]

What kind of IUD did you have? Sounds like it was one with hormones?
I would keep tracking on FF and leave CD1 where it is for now. Once ovulation is confirmed and a new period starts, the bleeding/CD1 might make more sense.

[megstoo]

I've never had an IUD but CD1 is considered the first full day of bleeding. Not spotting.

[melsamoony]

I don't think this is uncommon.

When I got my IUD out I had a normal period but sooner than expected. After that my cycles gradually normalized. It took me a few cycles before I ovulated on the same day consistently and my cycle length varied for a few cycles by 3/4 days.

I was pretty regular by cycle 3 or 4.

[aprilsails]

Sept 21, 2018 8:45:20 GMT -5 rikiteacup said:

What kind of IUD did you have? Sounds like it was one with hormones?
I would keep tracking on FF and leave CD1 where it is for now. Once ovulation is confirmed and a new period starts, the bleeding/CD1 might make more sense.

I had a Mirena so yes to the hormones. Based on day 2 I am going to say yesterday was a fresh CD1. This is a lot more than spotting. Hopefully my body figures it’s shit out soon. I don’t want a period every other week!