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.

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

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.

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.