What Causes Missed Period While Having Expired Implant?

Posted on Fri, 27 Mar 2015

Question: I have the implant birth control in my arm but it expired February 1 2015 I have an appointment to take it out March 27 2015 but I have been having unprotected sex,my period never stopped when the birth control wasn't expired now it as stopped could I be pregnant
I also have little to no pregnancy sign I just have some discharge like a yeast infection and peeing often

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please take a pregnancy test.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Well, if the implant expired in February 2015, then you need to use another method immediately afterwards, else there is a risk of pregnancy.
Please take a pregnancy test, that will clarify the matter.
All the best
Please feel free to discuss further.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (3 hours later)

I took a pregnancy test and it showed a negative result

Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Could be delayed due to Implant expiry.

Detailed Answer:
Well, then it is alright.
When the Implant expires, it is possible to have some menstrual irregularities.
Your period might be delayed due to that.
If you wish to avoid conception, a backup method is a must.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E