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September 28th, 2012
Hello,

I am currently on the implanon for the last 2 years, within the last 2 months i have had unprocted sex where he ejaculated everytime, my last menstrual period was on the 11th of this month which was spotting, the next day it didnt show than it came back 2 days later from the 11th but it was again spotting same thing happened again but when it return the spotting was brown, the spotting than came again on the 22nd but red and than stopped, for a few days i had frequent uritation and feel a little bigger i took a pregnancy test two days ago it came back negative.. can there be something wrong? and the spotting all happened once during the times they came. also can my birthcontrol affect the pregnancy test?


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replied September 29th, 2012
Birth Control Answer A39105
Hi,
Welcome to ehealthforum,
The birth control does not affect pregnancy test results as the pregnancy test kits show pregnancy by detecting hormone HCG which is not present in your birth control. Women have reported getting pregnant even with having the Implanon (due to chances of contraceptive failure). If you suspect chances of pregnancy, or if periods have been abnormal, or if symptoms suggestive of pregnancy (spotting, frequent urination, feeling bigger, bloating etc) are persistent, consider visiting your doctor/gynecologist at the earliest for thorough examination (to confirm pregnancy related changes/signs in body) and blood/serum HCG level test (to confirm/rule out pregnancy accurately). Get the Implanon removed if pregnancy gets confirmed. Ultrasound scan done will help to confirm gestational age and viability. Be in regular monitoring and follow-up with your treating doctor and report any new/abnormal symptoms immediately. Drink plenty of water. Take adequate rest. Maintain healthy diet and lifestyle.
Take care.


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