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Q: Intrauterine devices causing amenorrhea

asked by: DoctorQuestion on February 1st, 2009

hi, i have an idu, its been almost a year and i have not had periods, also i am still breast feeding. i just started spotting is this normal or should i go see a doctor??

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Dr. Goce Aleksovski , MD

replied on February 2nd, 2009

Vaginal and Uterus Health Answer A5646

An intrauterine device might alter your menstrual period (length, quantity of menstrual blood). It can even cause amenorrhea in certain women (completely missing periods). The periods usually return when the intrauterine device is removed.

The cause for the change in the pattern of your menstrual cycle can not be told without further examination. You might want to visit your gynecologist who might do a pelvic exam and laboratory tests. The results of these tests will tell if further diagnostic procedures are required.

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