Cycle after IUD

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ahancock

Cycle after IUD

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I am 36 and trying to conceive. I had my IUD removed 2 months ago after 5 years. I have yet to have a "real" period. I spotted during my period last month. This month I was supposed to start today and I am spotting. I took a home pregnancy test this morning and it was negative. Should I treat this spotting as a full period? And/or could I still be pregnant?
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Re: Cycle after IUD

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An IUD, even one containing progesterone, should not be influencing your cycle two months later.

The best way to see what's going on is to see your doctor for an ultrasound and perhaps some blood tests. Otherwise there is no way to tell if this is truly the start of your cycle.

Arthur L. Wisot, M. D.
Reproductive Partners Medical Group
Redondo Beach, California
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