Perimenopause- IID advise

[Anonymous]

I just posted this on the Mid-life section but I think it’s probably more appropriate here.


I am 56. I still get a monthly period. I haven’t missed a month yet. They now range from 24-29 days long. I used to be every 30. I am now on vitron iron for severe anemia. I don’t seem to have any other signs of menopause yet. The first few days are heavy (change an Ultra tampon every 3 hours but it is not a blood bath). Visited my OB yesterday and she suggested a Mirena and also chided me for not using BC (she said it was less than a 1% chance of pregnancy). Looking for those who have Mirena at my age. So you just don’t know when you’re actually in menopause and how bad are the first few months w irregular bleeding etc.? I took birth control until I was 49.

[Anonymous]

I've had a Mirena in for a few years now. I did bleed for about 4 months (period heavy for about a month, then more and more lightly). NOT having my period is THE BEST.

[Anonymous]

Any other commenters that are older but still menstruating and got an IUD in their 50s and are happy?

[Anonymous]

I'm 49 and haven't been on BC for 15 years since DH has a vas. But I have an appt with a new GYN in a month and plan on asking for Mirena. Had one after each of my kids and while the first 6 months were annoying, years now of never knowing when my periods are starting now and how long they will last is more annoying.