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What Causes Irregular Period?
I currently got taken off of my nexplanon birth control becauas my period were out of control. I thought if I got off of it I would have regular periods again. The first month I had a normal period, well this month I have been on and off of a period for 3 weeks. What is causing this? ? I am trying to conceive and it s not gonna happen like this.
Fri, 7 Aug 2015
Hi,
I understand your concerns.
Nexplanon is an implant containing Etonogestrel used to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
As it contains a hormone, it will cause hormonal imbalance even when it is taken off. This explains the irregular periods you are having now.
It will take up to 1 year after the implant is taken off to get pregnant. So, you need to be patient and to follow your OG advice.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
I understand your concerns.
Nexplanon is an implant containing Etonogestrel used to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
As it contains a hormone, it will cause hormonal imbalance even when it is taken off. This explains the irregular periods you are having now.
It will take up to 1 year after the implant is taken off to get pregnant. So, you need to be patient and to follow your OG advice.
All the best!
Dr.Albana
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