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I had the implannon removed aug. 15 i got my first period and at first it was light now almost over two weeks ans i keep bleeding and its heavier.why?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Options: There are many options for menstrual cycle control. You may want to have Nexplanon replaced if you were doing well on that before. You could consider a Mirena (levonorgestrel) IUD which lightens or stops menstrual cycles. Other birth control methods can help regulate you as well.

Answered 10/2/2014

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A member asked:

I had the implannon removed aug. 15 i got my first period and at first it was light now almost over two weeks ans i keep bleeding and its heavier.why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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