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I got a hormonal iud placed on the second day of my period. after placement i only had minor bleeding and the next day the bleeding practically stopped, however these days (2nd and 3rd) are usually my heaviest. is this normal?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Progesterone IUD: It is normal to have irregular bleeding in the first month of a new IUD. Then, periods tend to get lighter and shorter. The luckiest people have no cycle at all.

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Answered 11/8/2020

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A member asked:

I got a hormonal iud placed on the second day of my period. after placement i only had minor bleeding and the next day the bleeding practically stopped, however these days (2nd and 3rd) are usually my heaviest. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

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