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A member asked:
My girlfriend has an iud. why does she have longer periods than before?
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The IUD: actually "works" by "irritating" the lining of the womb so that a fertilized egg cannot "take" (implant) This "irritation" may in some folks cause a longer or heavier menstrual bleed. Hope this helps Dr Z
Answered 3/19/2016
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