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A 19-year-old female asked:
I have had the contraceptive implant for over a year now. and i have very irregular periods. recently i have been bleeding for 2 and a half weeks now. with heavy bleeding and blood clots. the colouring is mainly black and sometimes light brown :( ?
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Dr. Daniela Torresanswered
Specializes in Medicina General
See below : I’m sorry to hear that, hormonal imbalances can be caused by any hormonal contraceptives, you should go to you obgyn and talk about this so they can properly diagnose and treat. You’ll be fine don’t worry
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