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Gf having abnormal bleeding similar to period-same flow strength, light back pain, red color. last period was 2/20-2/25. she has had nexplanon for 6mo., no spotting for 2mo. unprotected sex before her last period but not since. pregnancy likely or no?

Q: gf having abnormal bleeding similar to period-same flow strength, light back pain, red color. last period was 2/20-2/25. she has had nexplanon for 6mo., no spotting for 2mo. unprotected sex before her last period but not since. pregnancy likely or no?

: Nexplanon is a contraceptive. It lasts up to 3 years. If she had sex in February, she would have been protected- therefore no pregnancy. Irregular periods are common in teen girls. If they persist, have her talk to the Dr that put in the contraceptive implant.

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Nexplanon is a contraceptive. It lasts up to 3 years. If she had sex in February, she would have been protected- therefore no pregnancy. Irregular periods are common in teen girls. If they persist, have her talk to the Dr that put in the contraceptive implant.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/7/2021

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A member asked:

Gf having abnormal bleeding similar to period-same flow strength, light back pain, red color. last period was 2/20-2/25. she has had nexplanon for 6mo., no spotting for 2mo. unprotected sex before her last period but not since. pregnancy likely or no?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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