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3 months post partum and period just showed up but is only spotting once a day. i had the nexplanon inserted after birth....is this normal?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Yes: Nexplanon can cause spotty or minimal periods normally.

Answered 8/13/2014

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A member asked:

3 months post partum and period just showed up but is only spotting once a day. i had the nexplanon inserted after birth....is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

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