Heavy bleeding after IUD fitting

After a transvaginal scan my womb was found to be 24mm with cystic elements so whilst having biopsies taken which I'm still waiting to hear back about I had the Mirena coil fitted, 7 days later I started bleeding and now I'm bleeding very heavy with very painful cramps. I've gone through 18 pads in 24 hours. I'm 46 and believed I was 2 years post menopause but I'm questioning if I actually have endometrial hyperplasia and that's what caused my periods to stop. 

I'm just questioning if this amount of pain and bleeding is normal, I've tried to call the hospital I had the coil fitted at but it's an answering machine that states it could take 7 days for a call back, my Drs have no appointments until next week so not sure if I should call 111? 

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  • Hi there and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear you are undergoing some tests at the moment and are now experiencing heavy and painful bleeding.

    Unfortunately no one here can say for sure what this is being caused by and yes it is best to call NHS111 for advice. If however the symptoms worsen go to your nearest A+E department.

    I hope you can speak to someone soon and that everything turns out okay for you.

    Take care

    Naomi

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  • Hi there and thanks for posting

    I am sorry to hear you are undergoing some tests at the moment and are now experiencing heavy and painful bleeding.

    Unfortunately no one here can say for sure what this is being caused by and yes it is best to call NHS111 for advice. If however the symptoms worsen go to your nearest A+E department.

    I hope you can speak to someone soon and that everything turns out okay for you.

    Take care

    Naomi

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