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I get my period after everytime I get a Brazilian in Laser Hair Removal- even when I had my period the week before. Why?

shell91Sep 1, 2014
Have been doing Laser for about 2 years on and off, have the implanon rod ( 2nd one) it has been in about 2 years. After laser Hair Removal from underarms and Brazilian I get my period without fail. This occurs even on the rare occasion that I do get my period, once it is finished I get laser, then I will have a period again

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