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Can the contraceptive implant implanon stop one's periods?

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Dr. Wendy Askew answered

Yes: 20% of patients who get the Nexplanon will stop having their menstrual periods.

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 10/15/2017

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A member asked:

Can the contraceptive implant implanon stop one's periods?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wendy Askew answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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