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What Are The Early Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy?

My friend has implanon. shes had it for about 2 years now and has always had periods. although sometimes kina erratic. now she hasnt had one at all, no spotting or anything for 2 months. could she be pregnant or is that just the birth control doing something different than it has so far
Mon, 5 Oct 2015
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Hello, and I hope I can help you today.

Implanon, because it is time released, most of the time does not give women regular periods. It is common to have irregular bleeding in the beginning followed by no periods at all. In a way that is how the medication works to prevent pregnancy.

Not getting your period is just a side effect of the Implanon and menstruation comes back after 2 years (when it needs replacing) or if the device is removed. It isn't dangerous to miss your period if it is caused by medication.

I hope that I was able to answer your question today and that my advice was helpful.

Best wishes, Dr. Brown
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What Are The Early Signs And Symptoms Of Pregnancy?

Hello, and I hope I can help you today. Implanon, because it is time released, most of the time does not give women regular periods. It is common to have irregular bleeding in the beginning followed by no periods at all. In a way that is how the medication works to prevent pregnancy. Not getting your period is just a side effect of the Implanon and menstruation comes back after 2 years (when it needs replacing) or if the device is removed. It isn t dangerous to miss your period if it is caused by medication. I hope that I was able to answer your question today and that my advice was helpful. Best wishes, Dr. Brown