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Body rejected copper t, 3 month injection still resulted in bleeding. injection ended 9/7/19. pv bleeding on and off for 2 weeks now should i be concerned?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Bleeding: It should be OK to give things another two weeks to see if bleeding resolves. If not I would recommend getting checked.

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 8/17/2019

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A member asked:

Body rejected copper t, 3 month injection still resulted in bleeding. injection ended 9/7/19. pv bleeding on and off for 2 weeks now should i be concerned?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Hegab and 3 doctors agreed

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