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17yrs Old, Inserted Nova T 360. Bleeding Since 8 Weeks. Suffering Kidney Disease. Reason For Heavy Flow?
Hi, I m 17 years of age. i had the Nova T 360 (copper containing intrauterine) inserted around 8 weeks ago and i ve been bleeding nearly everyday since then. My last period was not very heavy and lasted 3 days. I have a kidney disease and have been on treatment for a year and 4 months. i m really starting to worry. could you tell the possibilities of what it could be please? I have the coil inserted as an emegencey as i had unprotected sex and was unable to take the morning after pill due to my medication .
Mon, 27 Aug 2012
Hello zobes,
Intrauterine device (IUD) are known to cause longer and heavier periods. It may also cause worst cramps.
Since you havent given what medications you are taking for your kidney disease I cant suggest drugs for contraception.
But since you used it as an emergency contraception you can remove it now and try some other method of contraception after consulting your Gync.
Continuous bleeding is one of the most important reason for discontinuation of IUD.
Hope i answered your concern
Bye
Intrauterine device (IUD) are known to cause longer and heavier periods. It may also cause worst cramps.
Since you havent given what medications you are taking for your kidney disease I cant suggest drugs for contraception.
But since you used it as an emergency contraception you can remove it now and try some other method of contraception after consulting your Gync.
Continuous bleeding is one of the most important reason for discontinuation of IUD.
Hope i answered your concern
Bye
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Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
You should check the string to check that whether the Copper-T is in its position or not.
Copper-T can cause irregular periods and spotting between periods up to first 6 months after insertion.
Though it can provide contraception for long duration, but doesn't provide protection from STDs.
You can get it examined by a Gynecologist, and if creating problem regularly, can get it removed and to use condom during sex.
Thanks for your trust in Healthcaremagic and posting your query.
Hope you found my response to your query informative and helpful.
With good wishes,
Dr.Chandra Shekhar Sharma
Welcome to HCM,
You should check the string to check that whether the Copper-T is in its position or not.
Copper-T can cause irregular periods and spotting between periods up to first 6 months after insertion.
Though it can provide contraception for long duration, but doesn't provide protection from STDs.
You can get it examined by a Gynecologist, and if creating problem regularly, can get it removed and to use condom during sex.
Thanks for your trust in Healthcaremagic and posting your query.
Hope you found my response to your query informative and helpful.
With good wishes,
Dr.Chandra Shekhar Sharma
I find this answer helpful
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