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Good day in dec 2019 i inserted the copper t ring 6 weeks after my caesarean. thereafter my periods have been heavy and just come at random. before the copper t i had a very light flow. i also have a lot of spotting or it lasts longer than 7 days. ?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Flow : can get heavier with Copper IUD, this may continue, and if so, may require changing to a different type such as Mirena IUD.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/16/2019

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A member asked:

Good day in dec 2019 i inserted the copper t ring 6 weeks after my caesarean. thereafter my periods have been heavy and just come at random. before the copper t i had a very light flow. i also have a lot of spotting or it lasts longer than 7 days. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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