Nexplanon & Hypothyroidism? (Page 2)
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I got my nexplanon implanted a year and a half ago soon after I received news that my thyroid was swollen and been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. There is not history of this in my family and have never had any problems like this, I'm still pretty young being 26. I've had 3 kids and my weight has always be stable until now. Hypothyroidism is ruining my life and I believe it might have something to do with the nexplanon because this all started when I got it implanted. Thoughts??

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I had the same issues. Someone has started a petition requesting these be studied on change.org. Go sign it. Three months after implant, I had major symptoms and was advised of Hashimoto Hypothyroidism. After lots of research I too believe it's the Nexplanon and had it removed yesterday to see if I can bounce back from this horror.

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Yes, I do believe the implant is linked to thyroid issues. My daughter had full lab work up for fatigue last year, all came back normal. In July her implant was put in and by November her blood work showed hyperthyroid levels in T3 & T4. She also now has a fibroid tumor in her breast. Both dr at Cleveland clinic & gyn want the implant out right away. My daughter is also extremely emotional and says she does not know why she is having burst of anger and just breaks down to tears. I read many stories online of emotional outburst and severe depression after implant was put in. One teen took her own life. My daughter who never wants to talk about how she feels sat me down desperate and said she never cried so much until her implant and she wants it out. Last night we noticed the left side of my daughters neck near her thyroid is now swelling up. Her step sister has already had to have her implant removed only a few months after receiving it. If you want it out trust your gut and don't wait.

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I am 28 and since I was 15 weighed in at a steady 125, even after both of my children were born at 19 and 23. At 23 I had implanon implanted. At 27 I had it replaced with nexplanon which I've had now for a little over a year. I've gained 35 pounds in three months, my hair is falling out, I am constantly menstruating, very tired, sore throat, the whole "thyroid" shebang. I had the implant removed yesterday and I get my thyroid test results Monday.

I truly believe the implant did this to me and I am looking for answers and others to share with. With all of my family in the medical field I am convinced I will be diagnosed with a thyroid disorder and I am already anxious to keep this from happening to others.

Please contact me if you share this goal.

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Nope, that one shouldn't cause such issues.

Have you considered having the Nexplanon removed to see if things balance back out?

Are you on a thyroid medication?

I'm sorry for all the questions, I'm trying to explore ideas and perhaps help you discover a solution.

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I don't believe so...albuterol. ?

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Is it a steroid inhaler?

Those can cause some health issues like this, in some people that use them.

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Thank you for your response. No I haven't had any symptoms in my past other then my weight but I've always been able to adjust ( I've had 3 kids) I've always had energy, never hot flashes.
I have asthma, so I regularly use my inhaler. I have tons of allergies, so I take meds for that. But nothing else.

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Hello, Holly! How are you?

No, that's not a normal side effect of Nexplanon, as listed by the FDA. Typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, PMS-like symptoms and irregular bleeding.

Had you ever had symptoms of a thyroid issue in the past?

Are you on any other medications?

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