A 22-year-old female asked:
Is this amount of blood normal for a period? i have a birth control called implanon. for the first year i did not bleed at all then suddenly after a year and 2 weeks i started to bleed. it has been 2 weeks of heavy bleeding and sever cramps, i am also tir
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
If : If you are becoming tired, dizzy and lightheaded, you may be losing so much blood that you are anemic or hypovolemic (losing fluid volume). You may need IV hydration and medical intervention because of your extent of blood loss. I do recommend that you go to the er because of your symptoms.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
I've been having really heavy bleeding with many blood clots i'm not sure if its a heavy period or miscarriage i'm on implanon could it mimiscarriage?
Dr. Bruce Pierceanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 31 years experience
Probably not: Implanon is very effective and is known for bleeding irregularities, but see your doctor to make sure.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
A month ago I got the Implanon birth control and the past 3 weeks I've been lightly bleeding. I just went to pee and gushed blood. idk what to do ?
Dr. Gerard Honoreanswered
Fertility Medicine 31 years experience
Probably normal: the Implanon like most long-acting contraception usually cause some irregular bleeding. It is a known side effect, though it's not harmful many women ... Read More
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Had a period 10/21 didn't go off until 10/28 & now today I'm seein light blood little cramps I am on birth control(implanon)should I go to the doctor?
Dr. Zach Patrickanswered
Emergency Medicine 15 years experience
No: It sounds like a normal period. When you're on long term birth control like implinad or depo you can have irregular periods. Do not worry you should r... Read More
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A 20-year-old female asked:
Im on Implanon An my period has been going off an on few blood clots a few stomach cramps but could my birth control be wearing out?
Dr. Brian Nguyenanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 13 years experience
Irregular bleeding: The contraceptive implant is one of the most effective forms of birth control in existence. It lasts three years and if you can feel it in your arm, y... Read More
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A 25-year-old female asked:
After 8 months of no period due to implanon birth control. Im now spotting old blood and have cramps. What could this mean?? not pregnant!
Dr. Lori Semelanswered
Pediatrics 37 years experience
Implanon: I am not really sure if you still have the implanon or not, but either way your uterus is trying to expel some dried up blood and you are having craps... Read More
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