A member asked:

I got an iud in december and still have spotting. i've always had irregular periods, but should i be concerned anyways?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Timothy Beck answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: follow up with the provider who placed the iud to make sure all is okay. Likely not serious.

Dr Willson agreed

Answered 5/5/2015

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Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Spotting with an IUD: Spotting is VERY common with IUDs and occurs among 25% of women at 6 months, dropping to 15% at a year and then

Dr Beck agreed

Answered 5/6/2015

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A member asked:

I got an iud in december and still have spotting. i've always had irregular periods, but should i be concerned anyways?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Timothy Beck answered

Dr Willson agreed

Dr. Brian Nguyen answered

Dr Beck agreed

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