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Q: Contraceptive implant and bleeding

asked by: DoctorQuestion on December 11th, 2006

I am on the implant, i have been on it since octorber 5th 2006, Ever since a week after getting it, i got my period, then it stopped, but i've been bleeding none stop really lightly. Its like a really dark colour, it looks black on my panty liners, yet when i wipe it its a brown-ish. Theres no other symptons, will the bleeding stop? is there any medicine to stop the bleeding?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on August 8th, 2007

Birth Control Answer A1983

Irregular vaginal bleeding is an expected side effect of hormonal contraception provided by a contraceptive implant or shot. This type of bleeding is different for different women; some women can tolerate while others can’t. If the bleeding is heavy and causes anemia or you can’t tolerate the bleeding, you might consult your gynecologist about coming off this kind of hormonal contraception in favor of another option.

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