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A member asked:

Nexplanon is supposed to thin the uterine lining. so why do some people still have regular periods on it? does it mean that nexplanon isn't working?

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: You just produce a lot of estrogen that is more than the nexplanon accounts for in some women

Dr Martin agreed

Answered 3/1/2018

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