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Can Implanon In Left Arm Cause Cysts In Wrist?
I have the implanon birth control in my left arm and now have after two years began to developed cysts on my wrist below the thumb, have you heard of similar stories and do you think the implanon has anything to do with it? Any help will be appreciated
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Hello,
Implanon will not cause the development of cyst. The cyst you notice could possibly be ganglion cyst. Follow up with your primary provider to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
Implanon will not cause the development of cyst. The cyst you notice could possibly be ganglion cyst. Follow up with your primary provider to confirm the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal, General & Family Physician
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