A member asked:

I have had a contraceptive implant on my arm for about a year now . i havent had my period for the last 6 months. the last 5 days i have been feeling cramps on my belly and had some pink discharge. should i be concerned?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Common: Birth control impants such as Nexplanon contain Progesterone only. Irregular bleeding is a common side effect of Progesterone only methods. The endometrial lining is thinned out by the chronic Progesterone exposure. Without Estrogen to counter balance it bleeding can occur at times. This does mean the method is not working

Answered 12/10/2017

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