A member asked:

I have heavy long periods due to the copper iud that i recently got can i take a bcp pills to stop the heavy flow till my body adjusts to the c iud?

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Yes: That is a very good idea and I have used that for several years with good success.

Answered 7/9/2014

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Dr. Stuart Winkler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Nephrology & Dialysis

Iud: Heavy menses is common after insertion of the copper IUD. it is usually treated with reassurance. The bleeding usually lessens within a few months and many women adjust to the increase in their menses. However sometimes a short coarse of ibuprofen has been shown to lessen the bleeding. If anything taking BCPs could make the bleeding worse later when they are stopped.

Answered 7/9/2014

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