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A member asked:

Can an implanon birth control cause unusual discharge?

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Dr. Jeff Lin answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: It can cause irregular spotting initially but if the discharge is something you'd otherwise see your gynecologist about you should still go =)

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/11/2017

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So for last two days Ive had some pain in my left hip area. Ive also had brown discharge. Im on the nexplanon birth control. Ive been feeling very fatigued and nauseous. Ive taken two pregnancy test and theyve been negative.

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