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I have nexplanon and had a regular period for the first year, and now i have been bleeding for a month, nexplanon 1.5 yrs old. should i worry?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

The nexplanon is: still is working for birth control, issues with your hormones/metabolism can cause this. Irregularities of the uterine lining also could be a cause.

Answered 7/26/2019

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A member asked:

I have nexplanon and had a regular period for the first year, and now i have been bleeding for a month, nexplanon 1.5 yrs old. should i worry?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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