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I have the nexplanon implant for 1 year and 2 months never had my menstrual cycle but since december 2018 i have been getting my period for 3 days a week, brown spotting in between the days that i dont have my period. the pains are unbearable.

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Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

Nexplanon : As with all progesterone only contraceptives, abnormal bleeding is the major side effect. This could be no bleeding at all, bleeding every day, or anything in between.

Answered 1/11/2019

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A member asked:

I have the nexplanon implant for 1 year and 2 months never had my menstrual cycle but since december 2018 i have been getting my period for 3 days a week, brown spotting in between the days that i dont have my period. the pains are unbearable.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cynthia Palabrica answered

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