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Irregular Periods. Had Implanon But Has Expired. Chances Of Pregnancy And Irregularity A Side Effect?
my Implanon has expired for approx 2 months now, I have had numerous occasions of unprotected sex as I didn't realize it was the 3 year mark already, I was wondering how likely it is that I could be, or can get pregnant.
as for my periods, I was getting them for three months at a time, the whole on my Implanon, with only 1 week off them approx inbetween each 3 month, but as of late, they are all over the place, I can have them for a day, or a month, is there a reason for this, or is it just side affects from Implanon?
as for my periods, I was getting them for three months at a time, the whole on my Implanon, with only 1 week off them approx inbetween each 3 month, but as of late, they are all over the place, I can have them for a day, or a month, is there a reason for this, or is it just side affects from Implanon?
Sat, 16 Nov 2013
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
As you had unprotected intercourse after completion of the time period of the implanon, protection from pregnancy can not be expected now.
Irregularity in menstrual cycles is common while being on implanon.
After completion of the time period of the implanon also, it may take some time for regularization of the hormonal levels.
So that may be one possibility for the irregularity of your cycles.
Better to consult gynecologist once and get examined.
Go for blood test for pregnancy.
If the test comes negative, the possibility of pregnancy is less.
Then with your doctor's advice, you can take tablets to control the spotting.
And choose some regular contraceptive method.
Take care.
Thanks for the query.
As you had unprotected intercourse after completion of the time period of the implanon, protection from pregnancy can not be expected now.
Irregularity in menstrual cycles is common while being on implanon.
After completion of the time period of the implanon also, it may take some time for regularization of the hormonal levels.
So that may be one possibility for the irregularity of your cycles.
Better to consult gynecologist once and get examined.
Go for blood test for pregnancy.
If the test comes negative, the possibility of pregnancy is less.
Then with your doctor's advice, you can take tablets to control the spotting.
And choose some regular contraceptive method.
Take care.
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