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Will taking evening primrose oil (1300mg) interfere with my nexplanons effectiveness? taking it to reduce bleeding?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it does not help bleeding but it may exacerbate any type of bleeding.

Answered 4/16/2022

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