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A member asked:

I'm in my 3rd year of nexplanon, and recently i've been experiencing on and off bleeding for the past month. why is this happening?

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Dr. Kay Nelson answered

Hormones : The Nexplanon may be giving out and your hormones may be fluctuating as a result. See your OB/GYN.

Answered 2/24/2017

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