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On Implanton. Causing Irregular Cycles, Dark Discharge During Periods. Solution?
I had the implanton put in three years ago, I know it time for it to come out, just haven t had the money to do it without insurance. Every since i ve had it, it has made my cycle unnormal. My cycle just went off two weeks ago, and it has return, but this time it s not that normal. For one I only see it when I have been on my feet for a long period of time, and second it s dark in color. Please tell me what I need to do.
Fri, 19 Jul 2013
hi,
thank you for your query.
what you are experiencing are the side effects of implanon.it has run out its usage period of 3 yrs.
Women using Implanon who have higher circulating estradiol levels and ovarian follicle activity may be at greater risk of such abnormal patterns of bleeding.
Women using progestin contraceptives who have abnormal uterine bleeding have elevated levels of endometrial enzymes, such as matrix metalloproteinases and neutrophil elastase, that prevent epithelial tissue repair.hence the darker blood.
the common side effects include periods that may be early or late, shorter or longer, heavier or lighter than normal. You may also have some spotting between periods, especially during the first several months of use.
If bleeding is prolonged (more than 8 days) or unusually heavy, contact your doctor. If you miss 2 periods in a row, contact your doctor for a pregnancy test.
thank you,
wishing you good health
thank you for your query.
what you are experiencing are the side effects of implanon.it has run out its usage period of 3 yrs.
Women using Implanon who have higher circulating estradiol levels and ovarian follicle activity may be at greater risk of such abnormal patterns of bleeding.
Women using progestin contraceptives who have abnormal uterine bleeding have elevated levels of endometrial enzymes, such as matrix metalloproteinases and neutrophil elastase, that prevent epithelial tissue repair.hence the darker blood.
the common side effects include periods that may be early or late, shorter or longer, heavier or lighter than normal. You may also have some spotting between periods, especially during the first several months of use.
If bleeding is prolonged (more than 8 days) or unusually heavy, contact your doctor. If you miss 2 periods in a row, contact your doctor for a pregnancy test.
thank you,
wishing you good health
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