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Having Implanon, Should I Opt For A BC Pill?

I did 10 days of Atkins induction. On thw fifth day i started spottig/bleeding, and it has not stopped for 2.5 weeks. I have an implanon, so i rarely have periods and if they come, they are short. I m planning to go back to eating more carbs, but should I use back-up contraception? For how long?
Wed, 22 Aug 2018
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Hello,

Restricting calories and carbohydrates with sudden sharp weight loss, stress and excessive exercise can affect the menstrual rhythm by affecting the hormones produced by hypothalamus. However, implant is a long acting progesterone only birth control method that by itself can produce prolonged spotting/ light, irregular bleeding and absence of periods. There is only a small likelihood that the diet has affected hormonal production in a way that effectiveness of implanon is compromised. in balance though, there can only be additional benefit if you added another birth control method such as barrier method (condoms) for a short time. It would definitely take away the worry of conceiving due to method failure. So go ahead and observe the bleeding pattern over next three months. If problems persist, I would suggest seeing a specialist in this area and have a thorough review of all aspects of your health and well being.

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Having Implanon, Should I Opt For A BC Pill?

Hello, Restricting calories and carbohydrates with sudden sharp weight loss, stress and excessive exercise can affect the menstrual rhythm by affecting the hormones produced by hypothalamus. However, implant is a long acting progesterone only birth control method that by itself can produce prolonged spotting/ light, irregular bleeding and absence of periods. There is only a small likelihood that the diet has affected hormonal production in a way that effectiveness of implanon is compromised. in balance though, there can only be additional benefit if you added another birth control method such as barrier method (condoms) for a short time. It would definitely take away the worry of conceiving due to method failure. So go ahead and observe the bleeding pattern over next three months. If problems persist, I would suggest seeing a specialist in this area and have a thorough review of all aspects of your health and well being. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.