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A member asked:

If i take microgynon while haveing the implanon will it interfere with the implanon and cause pregnancy because i have irregular bleeding?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Probably not: but it may cause irregular periods due to the combination.

Dr Cox agreed

Answered 4/12/2015

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