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Does A Contraceptive Implant Cause Prolonged Bleeding ?

I am on the contraceptive implant, I do get prolonged bleeding some month and sometimes I can get a browny coloured discharge. I worry as over the past few month I seem to be bleeding during sex or sexual activities. I don t know if this is related to the bleeding from the implant or not?
Tue, 11 Feb 2014
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I know this can be frustrating. I hope your practitioner or doctor warned yo that irregular bleeding can indeed be a side effect of the implant. Sometimes it resolves over time, but after a year it is unlikely to improve further. It is important to make sure you do not have an infection and your pap smear is normal. Also thyroid abnormalities can affect the cycle If all that is OK, some patients improve using daily asprin or similar meds such as advil or motrin.
If all that is normal and the bleeding doesn't resolve, you may need to reevaluate your family planning options.
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Does A Contraceptive Implant Cause Prolonged Bleeding ?

I know this can be frustrating. I hope your practitioner or doctor warned yo that irregular bleeding can indeed be a side effect of the implant. Sometimes it resolves over time, but after a year it is unlikely to improve further. It is important to make sure you do not have an infection and your pap smear is normal. Also thyroid abnormalities can affect the cycle If all that is OK, some patients improve using daily asprin or similar meds such as advil or motrin. If all that is normal and the bleeding doesn t resolve, you may need to reevaluate your family planning options.