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I had the copper iud inserted exactly a year ago and i had my last period 18 days ago. a week after my period i had a bit of brown pinkish spotting wh?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Possible IUD: movement, vigorous foreplay, aggressive sexual intercourse, or hormonal bleeding. Please consult your GYN.

Dr Ingram and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I had the copper iud inserted exactly a year ago and i had my last period 18 days ago. a week after my period i had a bit of brown pinkish spotting wh?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Ingram and 6 doctors agreed

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