Love to you Sheila and shel! Thanks for your concern. One of the top doctors at the hospital did a pelvic exam and concluded that my uterus is bulky, enlarged and tilted, probably right up against the bowel. If that's the case it would explain why bleeding is at it's worst when I need a poo! Not very pleasant information I know! The Mirena is supposed to reduce blood flow by up to 90 per cent, or even stop it, in many women, it releases a small a small amount of Progesterone directly to the uterine lining daily. At the moment, still bleeding quite heavily. Hoping to get the kids to the beach cos it's so nice today. Trust me to be the one to have a uterus like a football, ay! Lots of hugs. Xxxxxx