How long until my period returns?

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I had my mirena removed 5/6 weeks ago and I don’t have my period yet. We are using another form of protection, but I just wanted whether it was normal, and how long other mums waited for their periods to come back?

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- - Ellen said
  - 30 May 2021
    7:42 am
What I understand it can take up to 3 months after the IUD removal for your normal menstrual cycle (period) to return.
- - Toranafield said
  - 01 Nov 2018
    4:25 pm
Unfortunately everyone is different but the dr usually says it can take 6-12months for periods to become more “normal” though that depends on your hormones. Best to go to the drs and ask
- - mom71809 said
  - 19 Oct 2015
    3:57 pm
For me it was the following month – my friend fell pregnant the same mth she had hers removed
- - mom81879 said
  - 01 Sep 2015
    12:39 pm
Everyone’s different, I was 6 weeks, but have heard of less time and also more time. Have a chat with your Dr, or even a chemist, they should be able to ease your concerns
- - Klsmith91 said
  - 24 Jun 2015
    11:46 pm
It can vary from woman to woman and I’ve heard of it taking months for some
- - lozzamill said
  - 12 Aug 2014
    3:59 pm
That something you may need to see your gp about. Even Google may have some answers or people that have experienced this
- - Happymum-2 said
  - 22 May 2014
    2:54 pm
it can be normal. some periods don’t return for around 6 /8 weeks
- - mummy liana said
  - 27 Mar 2014
    11:59 pm
there are some good comments here
- - mummy liana said
  - 26 Mar 2014
    9:05 pm
maybe ask a doctor, or read up on it
- - miranda_blackmore said
  - 09 Mar 2014
    7:05 pm
It varies with every woman. Generally they say around 1 month but I know women that have started af a few days after having it removed and some as last as 2 years later. Breastfeeding plays a big part in it also.
- - ilees68 said
  - 27 Jan 2014
    6:33 pm
Try to google it or seek professional advice
- - ljsalomon said
  - 26 Jan 2014
    3:28 pm
Interesting to note different times for most
- - scottie said
  - 15 Jan 2014
    12:52 pm
Wow – such a range of different times!
- - memo said
  - 15 Jan 2014
    12:18 am
Amazing the difference in answers, a little worrying if you want to fall pregnant.
- - azmaz said
  - 09 Jan 2014
    7:45 am
everyones body is different, i didnt bleed for 3 years.
- - mle00 said
  - 07 Jan 2014
    5:38 pm
It’s very individual, I went nearly seven years without a period after a depo shot, all was normal but it took my doctor to convince me! Go and find an understanding GP and have a chat!
- - snoopy said
  - 06 Jan 2014
    8:47 pm
It would vary with the individual, ask your Doc if you are worried.
- - philjeddah said
  - 03 Jan 2014
    7:30 am
1 would definitely go get it looked at just to be sure
- - tobysmummy said
  - 02 Jan 2014
    2:01 pm
From what I’ve heard it can vary greatly – but definitely have a chat to your GP if your worried.
- - spunkychick said
  - 01 Jan 2014
    2:50 pm
The Mirena coil can leave you with hormones in your body after it has been removed. Different women take longer to flush them out, so their period may not return as readily. If you really are worried, best to go to your Dr who prescribed it.