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I have a copper iud (for 1.5 years) and i seem to be spotting all of the time. is this normal? will it stop?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Side effect: This is probably an IUD side effect, difficult to say when it might stop, since you have not had it for quite a while already.

Dr Khondker and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/31/2016

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A member asked:

I have a copper iud (for 1.5 years) and i seem to be spotting all of the time. is this normal? will it stop?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Dr Khondker and another doctor agreed

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