In memory of Chaya Mirel bat R’ Avraham

In memory of Chaya Mirel bat R' Avraham

Mirena removal post-menopause
June 17, 2026

Question

I am 55 years old. My blood lab test results lead my doctor to believe I am in menopause. Today I had my mirena IUD removed. Will I need to go to mikvah?

Answer

Thank you for reaching out to us.

We follow the view that Mirena removal does not itself make a woman niddah and that bleeding within a day or two of the procedure can be attributed to the removal and wouldn't affect niddah status. (Learn more here.) 

Though unlikely, it is possible that you might have light withdrawal bleeding at some point following the procedure (beyond the first days). By taking a few simple precautions, such as wearing colored underwear and pausing between urinating and wiping, you should be able to avoid becoming niddah from any such bleeding. Learn more about the relevant precautions on our pages on staining and toilet paper.

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