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Re: GYNECOLOGIC: iud and irregular bleeding

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 29 Oct 2007 17:16:15 -0500 (CDT)

Jane

It is caused by the iud. Suggestions include 500 mg vit c 3 x a day. It is supposed to stabilize the endometrial lining. Hope this helps...Dr. von Almen

At Mon, 29 Oct 2007, jane wrote: >
>I've had a copper IUD for 2 years and have had regular periods and no
>problems. For the last 3 cycles, however, I've had spotting and some
>cramping that lasts from mid-cycle to a few days before my period
>arrives. My doctor did an ultrasound and the IUD is where it is
>supposed to be. I know that bleeding w/the copper IUD is common but I'd
>like to understand why it is starting now and what could be causing it.
>Thanks so much.

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William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.





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