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My implanon is due out in june. i've had very few periods since inserted. now all of a sudden i started and have been bleeding 12 days. what to do?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Expected: There is no normal bleeding pattern on implanon. That's how it works . Some have infrequent others more frequent. Either way it's ok.

Dr McCoy agreed

Answered 4/16/2014

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A member asked:

My implanon is due out in june. i've had very few periods since inserted. now all of a sudden i started and have been bleeding 12 days. what to do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr McCoy agreed

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