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Been bleeding for 3 weeks after iud insertion. what should i do to make it stop?
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Contact physician: Spotting and bleeding can be common initially after iud insertion. This will usually resolve over time but i would contact the physician who placed it for advice regarding your personal situation.
Answered 7/24/2016
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