<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hi, I had a TT380 Slimline copper iud fitted three weeks ago and have been bleeding quite heavily ever since. Is this normal? Will it ever stop? I am 37, height 5ft 5in, weight 10st 3pounds not normal weight had first baby almost 5mths ago I am in the process of losing weight. I am in no pain just bleeding lots and not passing any clots. Any advice? Is it not suitable for me? Should I have it removed? Also due to have period next week.  <response>: Dear Hebrides, The intrauterine device is by far the most suitable method for your age. Excessive bleeding is a side effect, but there is medical treatment.First you should exclude organic causes, the most important of which is displacement. This could be ruled out by a pelvic ultrasound, preferably transvaginal. If the IUD is in place, you may start medical treatment and there are many options, some of which are the following:- metonymic acid 500 mg TID for 5 days and resume with the beginning of menses.- ibuprofen 600 mg once daily throughout menses.- tranexamic acid 1 gm did for 5 days and resume with menses. Another option is to change this type by the progesterone medicated type. I hope these words were useful and wish you the best of luck. 