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What can i do to lighten the flow of my period that is also safe while breastfeeding? i'm 25 my period last 10days n 3 days is a heavy flow
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Call your OB: Who delivered you so you cna be evaluated to make sure your blood work is normal and you have a normal pap smear and ultrasound, if all is normal , one option is depo-provera.
Answered 1/10/2018
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Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUS: The Mirena (levonorgestrel) iud releases small amounts Progesterone affecting only the uterus. Spotting occurs for a few months but after 6 months, periods often stop. It is safe and as effective as sterilization but reversible. Good for 5 years, you remove it to become pregnant. It is best placed during a period. A small dose of ativan+800mg of Ibuprofen prior to insertion help discomfort, however do not drive.
Answered 6/30/2014
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