birth control
"Normally I have a 3-5 day flow with cramps/back pain for 2 days. After a pregnancy scare I decided to get this IUD put in. Insertion was a bit more painful that I anticipated and I had some bleeding for a day or 2. I'm now on my first period with it and I've been having some form of bleeding for 10 days now I am extremely frustrated. I did read that periods may be heavier/irregular for the first 3-4 months. I suppose I mentally anticipated a heavier flow rather than a normal/lighter flow for a longer period of time. I would much prefer the former. I have cramps everyday now for about an hr or 2 and even when the flow darkens I get cramps and back to bright red blood. It feels like I'll have my period forever. Will update"