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Nexplanon and contraceptive pill, is it okay to take?
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Yes but why?: Nexplanon is a progestin which is a highly effective contraceptive method. Occasionally a short course of contraceptive pills has helped some women who had no contraindications, deal with "irregular spotting or bleeding" which can be a side effect of Nexplanon. Unfortunately, this combination can increase the risks of deep vein thrombosis , thrombophlebitis and pulmonary thromboembolism....
Answered 10/9/2015
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