Welcome to EmpowHER. I am glad you reached out to our community with your concern about breast discomfort and unusual vaginal spotting.
It appears that both symptoms might be associated with Implanon, which is an etonogestrel implant used to prevent pregnancy.
The most common side effect of IMPLANON® is a change in your normal menstrual bleeding pattern. In studies, about one out of ten women stopped using the implant because of an unfavorable change in their bleeding pattern. You may experience longer or shorter bleeding during your periods or have no bleeding at all. The time between periods may vary, and in between periods you may also have spotting.
Breast pain is another commonly reported side effect.
Anonymous, consider speaking with your gynecologist about this.
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Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. I am glad you reached out to our community with your concern about breast discomfort and unusual vaginal spotting.
It appears that both symptoms might be associated with Implanon, which is an etonogestrel implant used to prevent pregnancy.
The most common side effect of IMPLANON® is a change in your normal menstrual bleeding pattern. In studies, about one out of ten women stopped using the implant because of an unfavorable change in their bleeding pattern. You may experience longer or shorter bleeding during your periods or have no bleeding at all. The time between periods may vary, and in between periods you may also have spotting.
Breast pain is another commonly reported side effect.
Anonymous, consider speaking with your gynecologist about this.
Regards,
December 27, 2016 - 10:05amMaryann
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