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Can The Birth Control Weaken My Immune System?

I have had implanon birth control since the end of May 2011. Prior to that, my immune system was great. Rarely got sick. Ever since June 2011 (so for 6 months) I have had 3 cases of strep throat, migraines, headaches, and many many sinus infections. I have not gone for more than two weeks without being some sort of sick.. sinus infections are more common for me, but I get migraines pretty often too. Do you think the birth control is weakening my immune system? Or is something else wrong.
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi.

I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety.

Your symptoms might be due to the implanon impact. Its usual side effects are,
- breakthrough bleeding
- changes in your menstrual cycle
- vaginal itching & infection in the implanted area
- mood swings
- weight gain
- stomach upset & FLU -LIKE SYMPTOMS , SORE THROAT & TIREDNESS.
If the symptoms are troublesome better to consult your gynaecologist for further assistance.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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Can The Birth Control Weaken My Immune System?

Hi. I ve gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. Your symptoms might be due to the implanon impact. Its usual side effects are, - breakthrough bleeding - changes in your menstrual cycle - vaginal itching & infection in the implanted area - mood swings - weight gain - stomach upset & FLU -LIKE SYMPTOMS , SORE THROAT & TIREDNESS. If the symptoms are troublesome better to consult your gynaecologist for further assistance. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Get well soon. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.