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I've been having my period for three months straight ever since i got the birth control implant. what's happening !?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Side effect: this can be a side effect of the birth control implants you should check with your gynecologist.

Dr Eastburn and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/30/2014

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