A member asked:

I've had an iud for over a year and noticed some light bleeding in my underwear. this is the first day i noticed this. i am accustomed to not having my period with the iud. should i be worried about light bleeding?

Q: i've had an iud for over a year and noticed some light bleeding in my underwear. this is the first day i noticed this. i am accustomed to not having my period with the iud. should i be worried about light bleeding?

: Spotting and occasional light bleeding can be a side effect of using an IUD. It should only be occasional and not a monthly occurrence. You may notice spotting or light bleeding after sex, masturbation or even heavy exercise. This can be normal.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Spotting and occasional light bleeding can be a side effect of using an IUD. It should only be occasional and not a monthly occurrence. You may notice spotting or light bleeding after sex, masturbation or even heavy exercise. This can be normal.

Answered 9/1/2023

0 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I've had an iud for over a year and noticed some light bleeding in my underwear. this is the first day i noticed this. i am accustomed to not having my period with the iud. should i be worried about light bleeding?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have been on my period since last week Monday 4/11/2019, even today 12/11/2019 I am still bleeding. This has never happened before. I have an iud that I inserted about a year ago. What could be wrong with me? I am feeling tired and think iron

A member asked:

I have IUD for over a year and consistent periods. A week before my period should start, I got extreme cramps (felt like i was dying) and bright red bleeding. It calmed down and I had my period on track. Its happening again same way. What should i do?

A member asked:

Im 46 I had a iud inserteted in July this year in November it ruptured no where to be found and with it came out was blood clots a lot of heavy bleeding and have not had a period or any bleeding since it came out ?

A member asked:

Ive had a copper iud for over a year but intermittently Ive bleeding vaginally following bowel movements. Not period related and definitely vaginal source. Smear test a year ago normal. Had 2 boys 3rd degree tears with both. Is it caused by iud?

A member asked:

My period ended 5 days ago and since then Ive been bleeding. its bright red and is enough to worry me. Not spots, its actual flow. I get the blood sometimes after intercourse and after I poop. I also have light cramps & had my copper IUD for a year?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I had a Kyleena IUD placed in June of last year and had not experienced a period following its placement. Today, I experienced bleeding for the first time, without cramps or any other symptoms. Should I be concerned?

Good day. I am very worried. I have had an cooler IUD for 2 years now. I have had regular bleeding every month for 2 years but now my period is late. Is it possible I could be pregnant? I am worried as there are risks involved

I have been on my period bleeding brown blood for 8 days and I have the copper IUD for 5 years should I be worried?what could this mean?

Ive had an iud for almost a year. Have had occasional spotting (mostly after) sex sometimes for a few days. Then I got what I assumed was my period - bled for a week, cleared up for a week, was intimate, and now am bleeding again?

19 yrs. Got kyleena IUD over a year ago, no problems. Past two months- bleeding mid-cycle w slight cramping. Bit heavier than period w IUD.Concerning?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?