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Haven't had my period in over 2 years because I was on depo and now on mirena...I get light spotting on mirena but not a full blown period...I'm 6 days post op..does anyone know if this will be a regular thing or not? I chose depo to not get periods and switched because I was told you shouldnt be on it long because of it taking away calcium...my nurse told me if I didn't get it with depo I wouldn't (except spotting) get it with mirena. Is it because I'm losing weight? If its a 1 time occurance that's fine

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My nurse said that staying on depo is not a bad thing because you get Calcium back and being on the depo is the same as being pregnant or getting old you lose calcium with those things as well. That was the very reason I was thinking of switching to the skyla but after talking to my doctor and doing some more research my mind is at ease. I hear that most women getting spotting or periods on IUD but on depo I don't get anything. So I'm staying on the depo.

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My nurse said that staying on depo is not a bad thing because you get Calcium back and being on the depo is the same as being pregnant or getting old you lose calcium with those things as well. That was the very reason I was thinking of switching to the skyla but after talking to my doctor and doing some more research my mind is at ease. I hear that most women getting spotting or periods on IUD but on depo I don't get anything. So I'm staying on the depo.

I also got off depo to see if that helped me lose weight. ..every person I spoke to and article I read said it was unhealthy to stay on it for longer than 3 years...I'm very happy with the mirena (basically feel the same) but I am more at ease knowing the hormones are centralized "down there" lol

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My GYN warned me at my visit a few weeks ago that WLS makes everyone's cycle go wonky for a while...no matter what you are on or have implanted.

So yes, it will be weird and not normal for a while. Always be prepared with supplies for a few months in case you have additional unexpected periods.

Also make sure you are using back up BC if you are sexually active! You'll be extremely fertile (even with the IUD) for the next several months. Don't risk it!! ;)

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