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Was on the nuva ring and now am on the skyla iud. first period was so heavy i landed in the hospital requiring 6 pints of blood. they say it estrogen ?

Q: was on the nuva ring and now am on the skyla iud. first period was so heavy i landed in the hospital requiring 6 pints of blood. they say it estrogen ?

IUD &amp; heavy bleeding: Six units of blood with your period is certainly unwelcome and not consistent with the IUD or estrogen as being the source. A 2nd opinion exam by another GYN MD could be helpful in determining causation.

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

IUD & heavy bleeding: Six units of blood with your period is certainly unwelcome and not consistent with the IUD or estrogen as being the source. A 2nd opinion exam by another GYN MD could be helpful in determining causation.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 2/25/2016

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A member asked:

Was on the nuva ring and now am on the skyla iud. first period was so heavy i landed in the hospital requiring 6 pints of blood. they say it estrogen ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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