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What Causes Brown Vaginal Discharge When Having The Nexplanon Implant?

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Question : I've had the nexplanon implant for just over a year now and, during that time, I had no periods or discharge (apart from the first two weeks). Today, I found some light brown discharge. I took a pregnancy test, which was negative. Do you know what could be the cause?
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Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
common side effect

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, I understand your health concerns.
It is very common to have such irregular spotting and periods in patients on nexplanon.
Nothing to worry specially when your pregnancy test is negative.
Take care.
Regards
Dr Manisha.
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What Causes Brown Vaginal Discharge When Having The Nexplanon Implant?

Brief Answer: common side effect Detailed Answer: Hello mam, I understand your health concerns. It is very common to have such irregular spotting and periods in patients on nexplanon. Nothing to worry specially when your pregnancy test is negative. Take care. Regards Dr Manisha.