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Hi i started birth control 10 months ago the rod. for about 2 weeks i've a brown period.ive some pain but not to bad what could it be???

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Implant: Abnormal bleeding as you have described is a side effect of the implanon/nexplanon, implantable contraceptive. Contacting your doctor to review all of the side effects with you would be a smart move.

Answered 8/23/2014

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