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Kyleena placed may 1. still spotting and having light flow nearly every day. will i be a candidate for kyleena stopping my period or not?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Unpredictable: Irregularly irregular bleeding is a very common side effect of progesterone IUDs. This typically occurs in the first 3-6 months. Subsequently, most patients, will experience light or no periods.

Answered 7/23/2017

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A member asked:

Kyleena placed may 1. still spotting and having light flow nearly every day. will i be a candidate for kyleena stopping my period or not?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

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