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Hi there, i have had my period for two weeks now. i'm just wondering the pathophysiology and what causes this? i have the rods implanted

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Common: Birth control impants such as Nexplanon contain Progesterone only. Irregular bleeding is a common side effect of Progesterone only methods. The endometrial lining is thinned out by the chronic Progesterone exposure. Without Estrogen to counter balance it bleeding can occur at times.

Answered 2/27/2015

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A member asked:

Hi there, i have had my period for two weeks now. i'm just wondering the pathophysiology and what causes this? i have the rods implanted

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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