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A member asked:

I have a copper iud. is the cramps normal even if i have had it on for years?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Yes : cramps are more common with the copper IUD. If a fever, see your doctor.

Answered 1/11/2020

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A member asked:

Recently received copper IUD. Been gaseous ever since( mostly burping though). Is this normal? Also experiencing cramp like pains. How long before this disappear? Have to take Advil every day., How will this affect body?

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Had sex (while ovulating) took planb 2hrs later. Had copper IUD insertion 3 days later.Having painful camps( and spotting with 1or 2 clots and gas, is that normal? How long before cramps disappear? Chances of preg? Pain in morning, have to take Advil?

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I have done my IUD(copper) two weeks ago. I start bleed and it's been more than a week and having bad cramps. Is it okay?

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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. ?

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A member asked:

I'm45/have a copper iud.I used to have irr periods(35-55 days)now more reg.lately start brown&last longer.Now I've gotten cramps&started 2wks later.Y?

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