A member asked:

Hello i got the nexaplanon implant on the 19/05/16. i started my period as normal on the 6th and 8 days later i still have it, is this normal?

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Dr. Anne Phelan-adams answered

Yes. The first 90: ..days more or less after getting nexplanon often cause irregular bleeding & spotting. This won't last. Many women end up not having periods at all. Dr. Anne

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Hello i got the nexaplanon implant on the 19/05/16. i started my period as normal on the 6th and 8 days later i still have it, is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anne Phelan-adams answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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