I got my nexplanon implant last September, i had a small amount of bleeding for a few weeks afterwards, but this soon stopped and I was really happy with how I was getting on, I hadn't been getting any periods at all. I got my period then again in January for a few days, a heavy period, not just small staining like before. 2and a half weeks ago I got my period again, and have been having a heavy flow ever since. I'm beginning to feel really uncomfortable from this constant bleeding and totally drained and tired all the time. I know it's normal to bleed with the implant, but this seems like a bit too much? What should I do?
HI I got the nexplanon implant last march, so I've nearly had it for a year now. I didn't have periods for most of last year, but when they started again they would go on for nearly 2 weeks. They seem to be regulating abit more now, still heavier than normal and last longer. I think you have to give your body time to get used to the implant and then it starts to settle down. The tiredness you have might be anemia due to the blood loss, maybe take some iron supplements or speak to your doctor
I had the nexplanon implant for the full 3 years and just had it removed in January since it was time. The first year I had no period. The 2nd year I had a period that was longer and heavier then my normal period which was usually 5 days. Then it just got worse unfortunately. I had MONTH long periods, very heavy, I was always tired and I gain the most weight that I've ever had ever. I asked my doctor about it and we tried 3 months worth of birth control (Quasense) to try and regulate my periods. That didin't work either, I ended up not even taking the 3rd months worth because it wasn't helping. So by then it was about time for it to be removed. So now I am trying out Mirena. I would ask your doctor possibly to possibly try birth control pills to regulate it. Just because it didn't work for me, doesn't mean it might not for you. I know they always say it takes 3 to 6 months for your body to really know what it will be like with having different birth control. Good luck to you!
The exact same thing just happened to me. I ended up in the emergency room two days ago because of how much I was bleeding. This was the second implant I received so the first one, it was great, I stopped having my period or it would be very light, towards the end of the 3 year term, i started getting my period a bit more heavier, which didn't concern me too much, so I decided to implant a second one. With this new one, the periods would last longer and would be heavier and heavier. Last week when I got my period, it was so heavy that I had to change my overnight pad every 30 minutes... I was very tired, which now I know it was me being light headed and it was very hard to catch my breath. I finally went to the urgent care and they told me that I needed to head over to the emergency room because I had lost too much blood and my red blood cells count was low, at this point, I needed a blood transfusion. This whole experience has been pretty scary and I hope who ever reads this gets their blood tested because I ended up with a sever anemic diagnosis. My doctor suggested going on the birth control pills to regulate my period moving forward... I'm currently on very expensive medication to try to stop my period so that I don't lose any more blood.... reading the other comments, I would not recommend this birth control to anyone. especially if you suffer from anemia or other related conditions.
I first updated this post 7 months ago, I was so drained, constantly tired from the huge amounts of blood loss, I was out of work for 2 weeks because of a low iron count in my blood and I was in the worst mood all of the time, constantly crying. I spoke top my doctor and i decided to have the implanon removed, and honestly, it was like an instant relief the moment it was gone i felt so much better, I have since just been using condoms, and honestly I don't mind because I am so much happier. The implanon didn't work for me, but that's not to say it wont work for others. I'm glad I tried it, at least now I know it doesn't suit me, and I will never use it again.
I'm currently experiencing the same issue, I've been menstruating for 3 weeks now with no sign of it ending. I'm due to have my nexplanon removed Dec. 5th and wanted to know will my periods immediately return back to normal?
I have had mine for almost 6 years and my periods are horrible! They last for nearly 3 months and they are a heavy flow, the pain of them is so bad that sometimes it feels like someone stabbed me in my stomach. It’s so bad that I am to the point of having them remove them and start a different birth control. Don’t get me wrong this is a great birth control but I’m not sure if it is worth the pain and keep up.
Unfortunately I can't answer that....I went immediately to the Mirena IUD the same day as getting the Nexplanon taken out. Maybe the other ladies can help answer that.
I get my Nexplanon removed in November ...its been the most horrible 3 years of my life...I went one year w/out a period and basically thwse last 2...its been on consistently....and HEAVY...always tires..and drained...low iron as a result of blood loss...ive never had severe period pains. .when I got on. Nexplanon...my pain felt like labor...I have 2 kids...i labored in my back with my first..i am currently up right now because my back pain...i havent gotten any weight gain..im just tired...
I definetly agree with you. The pain sucks and i cant ever do anything with my bf, because my period is always on...
I have had the implant previously but had it taken out in 2013 two kids later I got another one in around 4 weeks ago I started my period literally the next day and still have them the flow seems to settle as if there stopping then boom I’m back to having a heavy period I cannot remember my previous times having the implant having this problem, it’s a nightmare the period pains are horrific also.
So I've been on it for about 2 years now it's gotten to the point where there is never a time where I don't have a heavy flow pad on I have no pain and I'm grateful for that but it's been 3 straight mounts that I've been bleeding I went to the hospital a while back when it first started happening they gave me a round pill case with blue pills alot like normal birth control and the pills worked. Only thing is after a while I started getting awful stomach pain and feeling sick constantly when I took them. I have another appointment coming up soon I will see if anything comes out of it . But the doctor told me if you are beeding alot it's not your . he informed me that something was thinning and the blood was caused buy a tear and the pills they gave me contain estrogen which was supposed to help. But it didn't make sense to me why it was bleeding so much surely if something was torn inside I would need medical attention right but they told me it was normal maybe if you guys go and get some estrogen it will help
The pain is terrible I have had my implant for a year and half. I have been bleeding for a month straight just when I think it might be regulating it does this again. I made an appointment to get it removed Thursday morning
Iv had nexplanon 4 months and I have been bleeding now for month and half . It's none stop spotting. Should I take a birth control to stop the spotting. I'm having none stop cramping with this...
I got the implant 10 months ago. When I first started I didn’t bleed for two weeks and then was having heavy periods and spotting in between for 3 months. I got put on the combined pill for three months and was again on my period for two weeks, went back and got the combined pill again and the same has happened. Just been prescribed it again but wondering if it’s really worth it? I got it put in because I hate having to take the pill everyday but now I’m still doing the same thing and is making my boobs really sore. My doctor said she won’t prescribe me the pill again and to let my body work it out but I’m always having problems with anemia when I bleed for longer than a week. I’ve been told that it gets better after a year, is this true? Or should I just have it taken out?
My experience was the other way around. I went a year without a period and then the next year it came back. By the middle of the second year I had a period that was none stop. It would last for months at a time. I was tired at the time, I was mood and emotional, I gained a mass amount of weight. I took a birth control pill for 3 months towards the end and it didn't help me at all. I has so happy to get it removed and I moved on to the Mirena. So far so go with that at the moment.
Hi! I’m new and just created an account because this is exactly what I am wondering right now. I’ve had Nexplanon for probably 6-7 months now and I didn’t bleed when I first got it. I was so happy and it was great to be able to have sex anytime. But maybe a month later I started bleeding and it’s been all the time since then. Around when my period is supposed to come it does get heavier, which I understand, but I am constantly spotting or having bleeding even small drops. I called my doctors office about 3 months in, and they said it was completely normal and that I could bleed for up to a year on it. I discussed this with my boyfriend and we decided to just ride it out. But, it’s so miserable and I’m tired of constantly feeling “dirty” and bloated.
Also, I’m not sure if this is related, but I always bleed heavier after sex too.
So glad its just not me with this problem, i had the nexplanon inserted last September, at first i had some bleeding and then had a few months break with some small spotting now and again. In January my periods came back properly and since then i have had a 2 week break but have been bleeding everyday, some days heavy, some not and the heavy days i also have clotting.
I can see why they say its a good prevention to pregnancy, you cant have sex so wont get pregnant.
I am seriously thinking of having this removed and going back to condoms, im 48 so the chances of getting pregnant are low but i really have had enough of daily bleeding.
On a final note, i had the implanon inserted twice in previous years and never had any problems and thats why i decided to get the implant again, wish they hadn't changed it.
I got my Nexplanon in January of 2017. At first it was great, I had a bit of spotting but periods were light and the spotting seemed to regulate. However after I had it about a year, I suddenly started to get full, heavy periods every other week. They are also getting longer and closer together. I am going to the doctor in 2 weeks to see about whether it should be removed and whether I should get a new form of BC.
This is my 7th year on nexplannon. My period has always been irregular and I didn't mind it. This last period has lasted over a month and the flow is light but constant. I'm always tired, the cramping is getting worse and I've gained a little bit of weight. I'm a pretty active person so I'm a little worried that it's something serious like anemia or iron deficiency. I'm going to the the doctor this week for some blood tests. I'll post the results soon. If anyone else has this problem go get checked out.