Hi there,
I started using an IUD about 5 weeks ago in the hopes that it would improve very heavy periods and the subsequent iron deficiency that I've been battling for the last 4 years. When I am not diligent about taking iron (100 mg /day of iron bisglycinate) my ferritin sinks to 8 or so. I have been taking it for 7 months and have only bumped it up to 25 (an improvement - but I'd love to see it higher). Anyhow, I am hoping the IUD will help but have been quite uncomfortable ever since it was placed and I'm wondering if anyone else has some helpful insight into whether these side effects are normal. I have been bleeding for the past five weeks, and I understand this is to be expected, but I have also been so bloated that my pants don't fit. My workouts have also been very, very, flat and I feel winded on the slightest hill. I'm also feeling slightly depressed. It's been a five week bout of Monster PMS. I would very much appreciate if anyone has experience to share. Does this pass? I'm training for a 50k in June and a little worried. Thank you!!
I started using an IUD about 5 weeks ago in the hopes that it would improve very heavy periods and the subsequent iron deficiency that I've been battling for the last 4 years. When I am not diligent about taking iron (100 mg /day of iron bisglycinate) my ferritin sinks to 8 or so. I have been taking it for 7 months and have only bumped it up to 25 (an improvement - but I'd love to see it higher). Anyhow, I am hoping the IUD will help but have been quite uncomfortable ever since it was placed and I'm wondering if anyone else has some helpful insight into whether these side effects are normal. I have been bleeding for the past five weeks, and I understand this is to be expected, but I have also been so bloated that my pants don't fit. My workouts have also been very, very, flat and I feel winded on the slightest hill. I'm also feeling slightly depressed. It's been a five week bout of Monster PMS. I would very much appreciate if anyone has experience to share. Does this pass? I'm training for a 50k in June and a little worried. Thank you!!