period or just bleeding because of the removal?

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So my doctor told me I would spot after having my iud removed but I am actually bleeding I had my iud removed the 14th of April but literally had just gotten my period less than a week ago. On the 15th I started bleeding heavy like a period clots and all it's now the 19th and I am still bleeding like a normal period cycle. Do I consider this my period ? Is this my first period after having the mierna removed ?