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A member asked:

I've been on the bc implanon for 8mths. never had a cycle until feb./now mar and my cycle is lasting more then norm. is there anyway to stop it?

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Maybe: You will need to see your gynecologist to manage this. He/she may give you medicine to control the irregular bleeding.

Dr Loret De Mola agreed

Answered 4/1/2016

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