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A 33-year-old female asked:
I was on levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) for 9 months i stopped taking the pill when i got my last period and had copper iud put in its been 3 weeks and i got my period again?
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Dr. Robert Varadyanswered
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Not unusual: It's not unusual to have irregular spotting or bleeding with an IUD. It may stop in the near future or may persist. If it persists, further evaluation may be needed. See your doctor if it continues
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A Verified Doctoranswered
Obstetrics & Gynecology 36 years experience
Irregular bleeding: Its not unusual to have some abnormal bleeding when first coming off the pill but also when an IUD is placed. It should correct itself in the next cycle.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
I wS on levlen (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) ED for 9 months I stopped the pill 3 weeks ago while I had my period and got a copper IUD now I have my period when I'm not due?
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Dr. James Rochesteranswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Abnl period: not uncommon when going off pill. See what happens over next 2 cycles and if still irregular talk to your gyn. Hope this helps. Good luck
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Best wishes!
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