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I have a paragard iud and its been 6 1/2 months i was wondering if spotting is normal throughout the month. i thought after 3 months it got better?

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Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

No not normal: Spotting could be from hormone imbalance.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I have a paragard iud and its been 6 1/2 months i was wondering if spotting is normal throughout the month. i thought after 3 months it got better?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

Dr Ali agreed

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