A 41-year-old member asked:
where can i go to have drug delivery system implants removed?
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Dr. HUGH Melnick answered
49 years experience Fertility Medicine
Gyn : Your gynecologist should be able to remove the implant with local anesthesia. Plastic surgeons are always a good choice if there are aesthetic concerns.
Answered on Mar 28, 2013
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Surgical Slings: Yes, most likely. The surgical sling procedure involves the insertion of a so-called mesh. You should seek a second opinion if your gynecologist does ... Read More
A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Brad Douglas answered
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See below: The hormone from the implant can take up to a year to clear your body.
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A member asked:
Dr. John Chiu answered
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See plastic surgeon: You will need to get the implant removed regardless of the test results.
A 30-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Berryman answered
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Pregnant?: Leaving a progestin implant in place after expiration date usually has some continued effect, but not generally for the amount of time stated, and pre ... Read More
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