Dr. Uzma Arqam
Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Hello doctor,
I have been on Nexplanon for about two years. I have not got a period but I had sex twice in the last six months. Each time I am getting my period after quite some time. Are these things connected?
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com.
I understand your concern.
It is a hormonal impact and the side effect of the drug is irregular, unplanned, and unscheduled bleeding or spotting. This can even gradually reduce menstrual cycles for a long time. It could be just a couple of incidents, but it is better to have a cervical smear and outpatient hysteroscopic examination done as it can reveal cervical erosion or other complications that could get stimulated with penetrative sex.
Collect results or findings of hysteroscopy and smear and discuss it with your local gynecologist.
I hope you are clear with my point and feel free to get back if you have any further queries.
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