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I had a baby on september and in october my doctor placed an iud does is normal that i still bleeding since i have the baby?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: It is not uncommon to have bleeding when IUD is placed after pregnancy since a new health lining of the uterus takes time to develop. If this is still a problem after your first normal period occurs I would check it out with your Gynecologist! Hope this helps! Dr Z

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 2/18/2015

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A member asked:

I had a baby on september and in october my doctor placed an iud does is normal that i still bleeding since i have the baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Willson agreed

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