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What Causes Vaginal Spotting While On Skyla IUD?
I have an iud, skyla, inserted in me. i ve had it for 4-5 months now and have gotten my period regularly every month since insertion. but this month i was only spotting for the week i would normally get my period. is this normal? could i be pregnant?!
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Sun, 7 May 2017
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Hi,
Pregnancy is unlikely.
It can be a vaginal infection like yeast or bacterial vaginosis. Consult a gynecologist and get a vaginal swab done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
Pregnancy is unlikely.
It can be a vaginal infection like yeast or bacterial vaginosis. Consult a gynecologist and get a vaginal swab done.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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