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I have the hormonal iud in and havent had any real periods at all. but when i have my spotting it is brown and clumpy but not painful. is that normal?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Yes: Many women have lighter or no periods with that IUD, that is why it is often used. if you have any reason to believe you could be pregnant a test would be useful it is not likely but still possible

Answered 7/4/2014

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A member asked:

I have the hormonal iud in and havent had any real periods at all. but when i have my spotting it is brown and clumpy but not painful. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Traub answered

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