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A member asked:

I've got nexplanon in an lately my nipples have been so sore an they never have been before this implant hurts sometimes as well as itches?

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Dr. Justin Diedrich answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Possible: I haven't had any patients with sore nipples from the implant. I would take Ibuprofen for a week and see if that helps. Talk to your doc to see if there is anything else that could be causing your symptoms.

Answered 6/25/2014

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