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I have the implant in my arm it last four years i have had it about a year and i always have my periods every other month and they only last three days but this time i havent had my period for two months and a week ago i started bleeding light and it?

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Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Normal: Basically, the implant, which is hormonal contraception, is trying to block ovulation and regulating your cycles/periods while it's doing this. In this particular instance, the contraceptive is preventing the usual expression of your periods.

Answered 8/16/2017

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A member asked:

I have the implant in my arm it last four years i have had it about a year and i always have my periods every other month and they only last three days but this time i havent had my period for two months and a week ago i started bleeding light and it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stephen Pappachen answered

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