Ongoing spotting w/ IUD?

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Registered: 05-23-2004
Ongoing spotting w/ IUD?
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Sun, 04-01-2007 - 2:20pm
Hi ~ I have had the ParaGard IUD since the beginning of January (I was 8 weeks postpartum when I got it). All was fine for a few weeks, and then I got AF back on March 9. For about a week prior, and every week since, I have had spotting - not every day, but almost. Has anyone else had this much spotting with the IUD? I called my gyn and she said if it's just spotting not to worry, but if it continues they will probably want to see me anyway.
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Registered: 05-18-2006
Sun, 04-01-2007 - 4:00pm

It's normal to have some spotting off and on for up to 6 months. I have the Mirena and I had spotting off and on for a solid 6 weeks after I had it put in.

-Mel