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A member asked:

Ive been on nexplanon for about 5 months now. ive been spotting but when i do it smells very bad is that normal?

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Probably normal: Hi, bleeding that is so slight can take a while to leave the vagina. By that time it can develop a strong odor. It's probably nothing else, but you might also have a mild bacterial infection of the vagina. Probably best to have a gyno exam to check.

Dr Crane agreed

Answered 12/19/2017

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