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I have had the implanon for about 1 and a half months now and i recently had my period but then it finished i had a black discharge and stabbing pain?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Black = old blood : There is no normal bleeding pattern on implanon. That's how it works . Some have infrequent others more frequent. Black just means old blood. The pain sounds unrelated and should be evaluated by your doctor.

Answered 12/9/2013

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