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I have an implanon inserted it is my 4th one i've been experiencing swellen down my arm for sometime now and it's quite sore...should i be worried?

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Dr. Timothy Brown answered

Should be checked: You don't indicate exactly how long ago the Implanon was placed but you should not have any discomfort from it past the first 2 or 3 days. It should be looked at.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

I have an implanon inserted it is my 4th one i've been experiencing swellen down my arm for sometime now and it's quite sore...should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Timothy Brown answered

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