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I got the kyleena iud inserted about 2 months again. i havent had a real period since insertion. i bleed a little and i have some spotting but around my period with the iud i get the most painful intense abdominal pains and cramps. is this normal?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See your Dr.: Progestin only IUD typically results initially in spotting and irregular bleeding, but then many patients report a lack of period. Intense abdominal pain and cramps is not normal and should be evaluated by the Dr who put in the IUD.

Answered 11/24/2020

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A member asked:

I got the kyleena iud inserted about 2 months again. i havent had a real period since insertion. i bleed a little and i have some spotting but around my period with the iud i get the most painful intense abdominal pains and cramps. is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

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