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I have had the implant in my arm for my period since july this year the period pain has settled but i bleed for 3weeks is this normal?

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Dr. Lillian Schapiro answered

Yes : Hopefully, the bleeding will stop. You may need some birth control pills for a month or two to settle things down.

Answered 8/23/2013

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A member asked:

I have had the implant in my arm for my period since july this year the period pain has settled but i bleed for 3weeks is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lillian Schapiro answered

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