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My nexplanon was inserted about a year ago today. no period since my date of insertion. i am on doxycycline and this morning i woke up to a period which varies from light pink/ red. is this normal? does implant still work? am i at risk for pregnancy?

Q: my nexplanon was inserted about a year ago today. no period since my date of insertion. i am on doxycycline and this morning i woke up to a period which varies from light pink/ red. is this normal? does implant still work? am i at risk for pregnancy?

: About 1/3 of people on Nexplanon do not have periods. Others have irregular periods. This is normal and expected. IF the Nexplanon is still in your arm then it is working.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

About 1/3 of people on Nexplanon do not have periods. Others have irregular periods. This is normal and expected. IF the Nexplanon is still in your arm then it is working.

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Answered 1/18/2023

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A member asked:

My nexplanon was inserted about a year ago today. no period since my date of insertion. i am on doxycycline and this morning i woke up to a period which varies from light pink/ red. is this normal? does implant still work? am i at risk for pregnancy?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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