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I had an emergency iud a week and a day ago and still bleeding and a bit of cramping, is this normal? i only feel one string
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Yes: Take NSAIDS (ibuprofen) for pain relief. It can take some time before your uterus becomes accustomed to the IUD Best Wishes Dr M
Answered 4/20/2016
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