Does anyone with Mirena actually use a cup

[titaniumtrinity]

So I have my appointment next week to get my Mirena IUD placed, wish me luck! I'll probably play it safe and use pads for the first two cycles, after that I plan to get back to using my cup. But what I realized when I was looking up experiences here, is that almost everyone talking about IUDs has a Paragard (copper IUD). I know that Paragard tends

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[tallulah78]

I used to have a Mirena, before I used a cup. My periods became a lot lighter, but I still used tampons so I didn't have to deal with smelly pads. Eventually, my periods got slightly heavier, and I had the Mirena changed after almost 5 years. With the new Mirena I consistently bled for a few months, before the Mirena came out. I don't know if it's due to my fibroids which can lead to it falling out, or if I accidentally tugged the strings (which I never, ever felt).

I guess it depends why you're getting the Mirena - i.e. if it's to control heavy flow or for contraceptive.

[titaniumtrinity]

It's for contraception, I have a pretty light flow to begin with.

[kimie_catclaw]

I had a Mirena for two years (and will be getting a new one soon), and while my periods were mostly really light/non-existent (I was also breastfeeding), I did use my cup when I was bleeding enough to need more than a liner.

[carefree]

I had Mirena for 5 years (got it removed last year) and I didn't have a period, at all. No spotting or anything.

[titaniumtrinity]

Not even in the very beginning?

[carefree]

Nope. I was also breastfeeding, but I never bled at all. Not until I had it removed 5 years later.

[yayforcups]

You can pop a cup in at any time, with light flow, spotting or even for discharge (especially on those wierd wettish days!) i use mine for preperiod too as im just so irregular. Tho the clue period tracker has been useful to check for trends :)

[djehutys_wisdom]

I don't have a Mirena (I have a Paragard), but I've had two friends with Mirenas. One stopped getting a period entirely, the other still got one every month, just not a super heavy one. I have read that something like only 20% of people with Mirenas stop menstruating altogether. I am not sure you can predict in advance how your body will react to a Mirena.