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A member asked:
I've had my iud for 3 weeks now (skyla), it's about time for my menstrual cycle to hit but i have contraction-like cramps (first time) is this normal?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Yes: the first coupple of periods may be crampier than the usual, then the bleeding slacks off as well as the cramping.
Answered 9/29/2016
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