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How Can Vaginal Spotting After Insertion Of An IUD Be Stopped?

I just recently had an IUD put in, about a month ago now. And I know spotting is a side effect but mine has been more like light to moderate and every single day since the IUD was put in. It has just a become very irratating and costly so I was looking in to trying shepherds purse to help slow or stop the bleeding. Would you recommend that or no?
Thu, 16 Jan 2020
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Hello,

It is a very common complain to bleed after IUD insertion. The side effects of the device are irregular bleeding, spotting, breakthrough bleeding. It will stop in 1-3 months after the body system has adjusted with the hormonal changes due to the insertion of the device.

I don't think Shepherd purse will help. However, if you are too uncomfortable with the IUD you can talk to your gynae & get it removed. You can use any other contraception method.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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How Can Vaginal Spotting After Insertion Of An IUD Be Stopped?

Hello, It is a very common complain to bleed after IUD insertion. The side effects of the device are irregular bleeding, spotting, breakthrough bleeding. It will stop in 1-3 months after the body system has adjusted with the hormonal changes due to the insertion of the device. I don t think Shepherd purse will help. However, if you are too uncomfortable with the IUD you can talk to your gynae & get it removed. You can use any other contraception method. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician