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I've been spotting for over 2 weeks now. it went from dark brown to s light pink discharge. i'm sexually active and on nexplanon. earlier i had severe?

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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 6/18/2016

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