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I have a copper iud (graphicsorry)? how long will this last?

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10 years: The copper IUD is effective for 10 years after insertion.

Answered 6/11/2014

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A member asked:

I got the copper IUD implanted on monday. I'm still a little crampy and bleeding a little. How long should this last?

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After having 4 children and last one 11 months ago can my copper IUD come out how common is this after having 4 children is my cervix still tight?

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A member asked:

Had copper IUD removed on the 31/03 ,with the last period being on 30/03 - 04/04, no period since then and only light spotting. What could be wrong?

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I had the copper iud inserted exactly a year ago and I had my last period 18 days ago. A week after my period I had a bit of brown pinkish spotting wh?

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A member asked:

I am trying to get pregnant with my husband. My copper IUD was removed today, we had sex for 3 days in a row about 2-3 days before the removal. Is it possible to be pregnant from that sex? My last period was around aug 9?

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