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I have a thing in my arm for birth control but i've been having like two periods a month. what could be wrong with me ?

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Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

Probabaly nothing: Implantable birth control options like Implanon can cause a lot of irregular bleeding. I would not worry but if the bleeding is heavy you should see your doctor to make sure you are not anemic.

Answered 8/5/2014

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A member asked:

I have a thing in my arm for birth control but i've been having like two periods a month. what could be wrong with me ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kathy Robinson answered

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