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A member asked:

I just had my 2nd baby 2mths ago, i recently had the 3yr birth control put into my arm.my period has now lasted 11days. why?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Implants: this is a normal side effect of the implants.

Answered 8/24/2016

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