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I have got an iud inserted since last 3 to 4 months. everything is ok except periods last for 10 days now. this irritates.can they b reduced to 5 days?

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Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

Try provera (medroxyprogesterone): Takr Provera (medroxyprogesterone) for 5 days 10 mg twice a day starting 10 days before expected period it may help or you may have to remove iud if bleeding is making you anemic.

Answered 4/1/2015

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A member asked:

I have got an iud inserted since last 3 to 4 months. everything is ok except periods last for 10 days now. this irritates.can they b reduced to 5 days?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Usha Mukhytar answered

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