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Good morning dr i hope you are well, can i ask, is spotting normal when you have iud inserted ? ive had it for close to two years now and this is the first time something like this happens when im suppose to be on my periods

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Spotting: Not uncommon. Spotting can happen. Probably not an issue as long as the bleeding does not worsen or become continuous. An infection would be one common reason to have bleeding.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/25/2020

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A member asked:

Good morning dr i hope you are well, can i ask, is spotting normal when you have iud inserted ? ive had it for close to two years now and this is the first time something like this happens when im suppose to be on my periods

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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