I got an iud in sep of this year and every
day there after i have been bleeding
sometimes its very light and other times
it very heavy.also intercorse seems to
cause it to go heaver is this normal or
should i have my doc remove it?i'm not in
any kind of pain save for a little after
intercorse. help please.
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Birth Control Answer A1918 Posted: 12-12-06 10:24am
Bleeding from the uterus is the most
frequent side effect from using an intra
uterine device (IUD). There are 3 types of
bleeding while wearing an IUD: heavier
menstruations (hypermenorrhea), prolonged
menstruations (menorrhage) and
inter-menstrual bleeding (spotting).
Normally after inserting IUD, there is a
weak bleeding present that usually lasts
for up to 20 days... but it can also lasts
up to 3-4 months. After that period, the
bleeding should disappear. Such bleeding
is usually accompanied with pain due to
uterine cramps. If the bleeding is too
heavy and causes anemia, the IUD should be
removed. You SHOULD consult your
gynecologist about this issue and seek
resolution.
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