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Is it normal to have slight cramps after getting an iud for birth control?
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Yes: Yes. The iud is in the uterus and can stimulate cramping.
Answered 7/19/2012
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Yes: Mild cramping after an iud insertion is normal for the first few days.
Answered 3/11/2017
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