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Ive been on nexplanon since ocotober 2019 so im in my final year before it runs out. in this last year ive suffered from severe pain right before and during menstruation occurs. ive developed an ovarian cyst. is this common on birth control?

Q: ive been on nexplanon since ocotober 2019 so im in my final year before it runs out. in this last year ive suffered from severe pain right before and during menstruation occurs. ive developed an ovarian cyst. is this common on birth control?

: Ovarian cyst is common at your age with or without contraceptive. However, ovarian cyst is listed as a postmarketing side effect of nexplanon.

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

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Ovarian cyst is common at your age with or without contraceptive. However, ovarian cyst is listed as a postmarketing side effect of nexplanon.

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Answered 7/22/2022

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A member asked:

Ive been on nexplanon since ocotober 2019 so im in my final year before it runs out. in this last year ive suffered from severe pain right before and during menstruation occurs. ive developed an ovarian cyst. is this common on birth control?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr Berryman agreed

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