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I've been on the implanon for a year and a half now and rarely get my period. but have now had brown discharge for a month what's going on

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Old blood: This may be old blood from either a cervical or vaginal growth or the Implanon itself. Have your MD reexamine the vaginal area to rule out the first two causes.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 3/5/2017

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A member asked:

I've been on the implanon for a year and a half now and rarely get my period. but have now had brown discharge for a month what's going on

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Hodge agreed

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