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Feb 08, 2016 - 8 comments
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Okay, so...over the past two months, I have had three different "periods," each very heavy, with unbearable cramps, and each lasting about 5-6 days. There have been roughly two weeks between each period. Since I am on the Nexplanon implant, i am kinda worried that there is something wrong with the implant, or that there is something wrong with my system. So, I am making an appointment with my OB/GYN.

I am scared.

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I would think it is the hormones in the implant causing all the bleeding. If it's relatively new (you've only had it a few months) maybe your cycles will normalize or go away completely. I think seeing your doctor is a wonderful idea. Hang in there and try not to worry unless the doc says there's something to worry about.

Up until now, my periods have been normal. I mean, I was always a heavy bleeder, but never so frequently, even while on the implant. I've had the implant since July 9, 2015.

Oh, ok.... I understand. Well I think you will feel better knowing what's going (or not going) on. Hopefully whatever it is it's an easy fix. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

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I have been reading the customer reviews on the WebMD, and a lot of them are reporting exactly what I am experiencing. I mean, they warned me that it would cause irregular periods, but, c'mon, 3 in two months? That goes way beyond "irregular." I am still making an appointment with my OB/GYN, to be on the safe side. Then, I'm getting this stupid thing taken out. I hate it, and I can't wait to be rid of it. It causes me pain daily, and I hate that I have to be careful about putting pressure on my arm.
I kid you not, over the weekend, I was resting in my bed, reading, and I felt a pain near the implant. Well, I looked down at my arm, and there was a tiny bruise on the one end of the implant, and it was nearly poking through my skin.
I mean, it works like a charm, but I see more CONs than i see PROs.
I'll just go on the pill, please.

The more i read about other people's experiences with Nexplanon, the more eager i am to have this piece of plastic taken out of my arm. A common side effect people are reporting is hair loss...luckily i am not there yet. However, I have read that several women, after having the implant removed, are actually infertile. Seeing as how i actually want kids someday in the relatively near future, I do not want to keep this thing in my arm any longer.

I don't blame you....Sounds like a pain. When I worked for an OB there was something called Norplant which had similar issues as your implant. Have you looked into Depo Provera? It's a 3 month birth control injection. It can have similar side effects as far as irregular bleeding or your periods could just stop altogether. I was on it to help with endo and I didn't have periods. I was ok with no periods because they were horrendously painful. Anyways, just thought I would mention it.

Thank you

Have you gone and had it taken out by now ? hope so, it sounds like there's too much unnecessary risk involved.
Good to hear you know you want to be a mommy. Those are the best kind. May all your hopes and dreams evolve.

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