Spotting After Period

[22maddy]

Hello,

I have had my Copper IUD inserted in July 2014. My periods have been heavy and long but cramping has reduced a lot. However Today after a week since my period was over i experienced light spotting with light cramping (pain sacle 2/10). I have read many posts regarding this issue. Will you please advice on probable reason for this bleeding? Do I need to visit my doctor now or should i wait for a week or so?

Thank you in advance.

[22maddy]

Thanks for your quick response.  I will wait for the time being and observe. If at all there is acute pain or heavy flow i will visit my doctor immediately.  Thanks again and will keep you posted.  

[Bambily]

This is just an unfortunate side effect from having the IUD. I had the Mirena IUD and bled heavy for 3 months after insertion, then spotted nearly the rest of the time and had a handful of other extreme issues. I had my IUD removed about 6 months after having it inserted due to the side effects. It's well known that with any long-term birth control that you have a higher chance of spotting versus being on the pill. You shouldn't need to visit your doctor unless you feel that the string has come down your vagina, or start feeling a sharp pain, as both of these issues can be caused by a repositioned IUD.