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Can A Contraceptive Implant Cause Prolonged Menstrual Periods?

Hi I have prolonged periods that lasts the whole month sometimes it stops for 5 days & back again since I had implant for 9 months now. When I had 5months on the implant I told my GP about tis & he said I should wait for some time it will get back to normal but it gets worse instead
Mon, 11 Apr 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.
Contraceptive is type of long-acting reversible contraception, the most effective form of birth control.
It inhibits the ovulation and implantation.

Common side effects of implanon are below:
Irregular bleeding and spotting
Delayed period,
dysmenorrhoea
weight gain
Ovarian cysts
Acne
So I think it may be side effects of implant.
It is generally due to hormonal imbalance

If not resolved
You can consult the gynecologist for other cuase like
Endometriosis, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, fibroid, cervical dysplasia, cervical poly, ovarian cyst

Do the full hormonal profile like E2, FSH, LH, pogesterone, HCG, Prolactin, Thyroidprofile.
If necessary endometrial biopsy, follicle study and USG.
Hope this may help you.
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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Can A Contraceptive Implant Cause Prolonged Menstrual Periods?

Hello dear Understand your concern. Contraceptive is type of long-acting reversible contraception, the most effective form of birth control. It inhibits the ovulation and implantation. Common side effects of implanon are below: Irregular bleeding and spotting Delayed period, dysmenorrhoea weight gain Ovarian cysts Acne So I think it may be side effects of implant. It is generally due to hormonal imbalance If not resolved You can consult the gynecologist for other cuase like Endometriosis, Dysfunctional uterine bleeding, fibroid, cervical dysplasia, cervical poly, ovarian cyst Do the full hormonal profile like E2, FSH, LH, pogesterone, HCG, Prolactin, Thyroidprofile. If necessary endometrial biopsy, follicle study and USG. Hope this may help you. Best regards Dr. Sagar