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A member asked:

My period was 5 days only one the fourth day was heavy but the rest was ligh i have copper iud is that normal?

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Seems fairly normal: You are using one of the most effective methods of contraception and can anticipate some changes in your menstrual bleeding periodically which are fairly common.

Answered 8/6/2016

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