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I started the birth control that they insert into your arm, a month ago, is it bad if when im spotting its a black or brown?
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Normal: It can be totally normal for you to have irregular, dark brown or black spotting with the Implanon or nexplanon. It is a highly effective method of birth control. If you're spotting too much though, see a gynecologist.
Answered 6/25/2014
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