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A 31-year-old female asked:
I got a non hormonal iud last month and it caused a lot of bleeding then it stopped..then i had it removed and my next period lasted 11 days normally it last 7 days..now im having cramps and spotting every other day..is it normal my period is late?
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Dr. John Berrymananswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 55 years experience
A "non-hormonal IUD" which was removed secondary to bleeding, may not have prevented pregnancy. Obtain a serum HCG test to be certain about pregnancy, which can occur outside the uterus (ectopic). See your gyn if positive asap.
Answered Mar 16, 2021
Last updated Mar 16, 2021
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