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What Causes Delayed Periods Post Expiry Date Of Implanon?

My implanon was due to be taken out in June (the three year mark) but heard it lasts longer. I have been having regular periods (never late) this entire last year and half l, that I ve been tracking and I never had a cease of my period the entire time. I took a home pregnancy test the day I missed my period, and two days after. Both were negative. I am now you days late, still no period. Could I be pregnant?
posted on Thu, 11 Feb 2016
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Hello dear
Understand your concern.

Implanon is type of long-acting reversible contraception, the most effective form of birth control.
It inhibits the ovulation and implantation.
The failure rate of Implanon is only 0.05% .

Common side effects of implanon are below:
Irregular bleeding and spotting: Delayed period, dysmenorrhoea
weight gain:
Ovarian cysts
Acne

So I think it may be withdrawal side effects.
Wait ofr 4-5 days for period to come.
or
To confirm pregnancy by
1. Urinary HCG kit method: 7 days after missed period
2. Blood HCG level: most specific ,after ovulation
3. USG abdomen
Hope this may help you/
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Causes Delayed Periods Post Expiry Date Of Implanon?

Hello dear Understand your concern. Implanon is type of long-acting reversible contraception, the most effective form of birth control. It inhibits the ovulation and implantation. The failure rate of Implanon is only 0.05% . Common side effects of implanon are below: Irregular bleeding and spotting: Delayed period, dysmenorrhoea weight gain: Ovarian cysts Acne So I think it may be withdrawal side effects. Wait ofr 4-5 days for period to come. or To confirm pregnancy by 1. Urinary HCG kit method: 7 days after missed period 2. Blood HCG level: most specific ,after ovulation 3. USG abdomen Hope this may help you/ Best regards Dr. Sagar