A member asked:

Hi, i recently had a copper iud inserted so id like to know as to when will the spotting stop as well as the cramps. ?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Copper IUDs: may take a couple of months to settle, and to have spotting stop. If pain, fever or bleeding worsens, let your doctor know.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/4/2019

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A member asked:

Hi, i recently had a copper iud inserted so id like to know as to when will the spotting stop as well as the cramps. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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