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A 25-year-old female asked:

I've had the copper iud inserted 3 weeks ago and now i have brown discharge with some cramping. my last period 6 weeks ago was brown discharge too.

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Family Medicine 49 years experience

Old blood: common after IUD insertion; however, I suggest a recheck by your GYN to check on the IUD position.

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