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A member asked:

I have the birth control implant for 5 months now since i got it my period haven't stop and i started getting bad acne. can i go get it out?!(implant)

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Dr. Virginio Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes!: you should and start using a different method of contraception like the IUD now popular with adolescents

Answered 5/15/2016

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