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I've had my nexplanon implanted in for 2months & i had a period for 11days then i was off for a week now i'm back on it again is that normal?

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Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Please see your gyn: To make sure you have no other problems , i rec a preg test and ultrasound, assuming both are negative, then that is one of the problems with nexplanon, it can cause irregular bleeding.

Answered 3/16/2014

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A member asked:

I've had my nexplanon implanted in for 2months & i had a period for 11days then i was off for a week now i'm back on it again is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

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