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A member asked:

I want to know i had the implant in my arm and i had two periods in the space of a month is this normal ?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Normal side effect: YES- this is normal with the intradermal implant contraception pellets

Answered 9/28/2014

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I haven't gotten my period since I give birth 3 months ago I breastfeed only n got the arm implant a out 3 weeks ago n now am starting to bleed why ?

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I have had the implant in my left arm for months now. All bleeding cleared up and no periods. Suddenly got pink tinge when wiping after urination.

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I have the arm implant and am breastfeeding doctor told me I wast gonna get my period n i have been bleeding 4 almost a week now give birth3 month ago?

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I have been on the implant in my arm for 2 1/2 years and now I keep urinating. I also missed my period last month and I am spotting pink discharge.

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I have had a contraceptive implant on my arm for about a year now . I havent had my period for the last 6 months. The last 5 days I have been feeling cramps on my belly and had some pink discharge. Should I be concerned?

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