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A member asked:

I have a copper iud i've had my period really heavy and lasting for 10 days is there a medication i can be prescribed to help with the heavy bleeding?

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Need MD exam: A copper IUD tends to minimize periods, thus a 10 period is an indication that something is clearly amiss. A GYN MD exam is needed to find out why.

Answered 11/5/2016

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