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Can the implant run out? i've just went over my date to get it took out and have an appointment to get it out. my last period was brown discharge

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Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

The hormones may : Have some residual contraceptive effect ,however I wouldn't relay on that.I would use another contraceptive in the meanwhile,eg.barrier ;condoms,diaphragm

Answered 3/27/2015

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A member asked:

Can the implant run out? i've just went over my date to get it took out and have an appointment to get it out. my last period was brown discharge

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Claudette Anderson answered

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