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I have had the contraceptive implant for about a year now and have not had any bleeding at all, but today i have started to bleed again. am i ok?

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Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology

Yes: Irregular bleeding is not uncommon with Nexplanon

Answered 3/12/2016

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A member asked:

I have had the contraceptive implant for about a year now and have not had any bleeding at all, but today i have started to bleed again. am i ok?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Parul Krishnamurthy answered

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