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I had my skyla iud removed 4 days ago. i am also on birth control, and it is not time for my period. i now have severe cramping & bleeding. normal??

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Dr. Tony Willson answered

Possible: Hormonal regulation can take some months to normalize after IUDs and Implants. If the bleed is heavy you need to see you PCP or GYN for further work up as heavy bleeding can come from a variety of things.

Answered 6/1/2015

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A member asked:

I had my skyla iud removed 4 days ago. i am also on birth control, and it is not time for my period. i now have severe cramping & bleeding. normal??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Tony Willson answered

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