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Hi do you know why i am getting red/brown spotting 2 weeks after my period, i was on my period for a week, i do have the implant in also?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Can cause bleeding: Irregular bleeding is a common and normal side effect of nexplanon. For some bleeding occurs less frequently than your normal cycle. For others more frequently.

Answered 9/21/2015

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A member asked:

Hi do you know why i am getting red/brown spotting 2 weeks after my period, i was on my period for a week, i do have the implant in also?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

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