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Using continuous marvelon. have ic and been spotting and cramping for 3 weeks. is d&c an option to alleviate spotting/stop cramping. many thanks!

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

3 cycles: irregular bleeding may occur for the first 3 cycles of using Marvelon. If irregular bleeding continues beyond that, sometimes a D&C is done to make sure there's no underlying problem in the uterine lining - but this will not help if the spotting/irregular bleeding is caused by the Marvelon. Discuss options with your gynecologist!

Dr Livingston agreed

Answered 9/21/2015

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