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Inablility To Trace Placed Implanon For Removal After Expiry. X-ray Unable To Detect. Regular Periods And Sex. Possible Infertility?
Hey doctor, I really need to be helped. My implanon expired last year 1st oct. I went to a doctor to get it removed. Unfortunately the doctor culdnt trace it. I went for a scan and even xray none was able to detect it Am worried Its now 1yr down I normally get my periods n do av sex at regular basis. Culd it lead to infertility ? Am 28yrs Thanks in advance
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Fri, 8 Nov 2013
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
If the X-ray is unable to detect the implanon, then it might have been expelled during your periods. If it stays inside then you might face some problem in conception.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
If the X-ray is unable to detect the implanon, then it might have been expelled during your periods. If it stays inside then you might face some problem in conception.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal ,
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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