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I have had a copper iud since my abortion. i now have heartburn every day and i spotted after my period. could i be pregnant?

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Possible: Iuds do not provide 100% effectiveness. Hopefully you had a sting check 6 weeks after placement to confirm you didn't expel it. In addition, i won't usually use a copper iud in women your age because of the higher std risk. Even married women under age 25 have a higher than usual rate of stds. Check a pregnancy test and see a gynecologist.

Answered 6/23/2013

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