Implanon

Etonogestrel

Etonogestrel is a medication which is used as a means of birth control for women.[2][3][10][11] It is available as an implant placed under the skin of the upper arm under the brand names Nexplanon and Implanon, and in combination with ethinylestradiol, an estrogen, as a vaginal ring under the brand names NuvaRing and Circlet.[12] Etonogestrel is effective as a means of birth control within 8hours of insertion&...

Ok so my implanon is due to be removed in 6 weeks which is when it 'expires' i have had regular periods since having the implant inserted and felt fine having no problem with it. Until i missed my regular period and i am now 11 days late. I know the implant can mess with your periods but at this stage I find it strange. I 'feel' pregnant but done 2 hpt and both negative. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this or become pregnant at the end of the implanon? Maybe its expired early? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you ## If the PTs were negative, then it isn't likely that you're pregnant. However, the Implanon may be releasing lower amounts of hormones, since it's near expiring, which may be causing you to miss your period. Have you inf...

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Hi. I have had the implanon since 2012. It is now due to be removed. It was expired on april 28, 2015. Today is september 12 2015 and I still have it. I got my first menstrual since march on sep. 2015. Is the implanon officially done working? Should I be worried? Am I healthy? ## It may still be releasing some hormones in your body, plus once it's expired, it can take a couple months for your body to adjust and for your natural hormones to take back over and things to return to normal. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Implanon as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, weight gain and PMS-like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi. I'm a 22 year old female. I've had the implant for 6 years (I had it changed out 3 years ago) and the current ...

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Warning label on implanon does not begin to describe to horrific side effects of this birth control. And yes, there are many. Many of them will depress you to a point of suicidal thoughts and actions. Some women love this BC as their bodies seem, for now,to adjust to the enormous amount of synthetic hormone being released each day into the body. But if you research this product further, you will see women are having bad effects years down the road. It is not worth risking your health on this one. Keep in mind it is not detectable by an x-ray so if your are one of the many women who begin to have unwanted bodily changes and who will experience emotional issues, you may be stuck with it until the medication runs out, after which it is too late to do anything about it. you will be forever ...

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I have had nexplanon for a month. My boyfriend and I had intercourse and i was wondering if i could take a plan-b pill just to be safe because i have three kids already and my youngest is two months old. I'm not ready for another one. ## Hello, Miajade! How are you? If you have the Nexplanon, then there should be no need to take Plan B. It is effective at preventing pregnancy, unless your doctor has instructed otherwise. Side effects to the implant may include irregular menstrual bleeding, headaches, mood swings and cramps. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I've had the implant birth control on my arm for about 2 months. I was intimate with my boyfriend and he came inside me for the first time. Do i need the plan b or am i okay? I'm scared... And also I've been ...

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Hello, I got the implanon inserted 1 year and 8 months ago and starting this year I have gain weight approximately 25 lbs. I went to a nutritionist and prescribed me redotex, just wanted to know if it interferes with birth control function or if the results of loosing weight are the same while using birth control? Just a quick question, Thanks. ## Hello, Birdy21! How are you? Redotex is not recommended, the FDA actually issued a warning about it last year. It contains a potentially dangerous combination of medications, including a benzodiazepine, which carries the risk of being habit forming. Have you considered consulting an actual doctor? There are safe and legal medications that you can try.

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I am coming up on my last week before the set date it expires and to get it removed. My breasts have been really sore. Is this a side effect from the hormones? I am just worried because it is coming up on the expiration date. Is implanon less effective towards the last few weeks? ## It is most likely just due to fluctuating hormone levels, you may also experience headache, nausea, spotting, and PMS-like symptoms. However, if you are concerned, it never hurts to have yourself checked for pregnancy to be sure. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hi, i just got my implanon implanted yesterday. I suffer bad migraines that started a long time ago. I was actually feeling better. I dont know how soon i can expect to have side effects, but i feel depressed and have a headache. Is it possible that i already have side effects? ## Hello, Jenny! How are you? Yes, it is possible and those can be typical side effects, according to FDA reports, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, irritability, and PMS-like symptoms. If the headaches get too severe, you should consult your physician. Is there anything else I can help with? Are you on any other medications? ## Hi, thank you so much for your help! That really helps! ## I got my implanon device put in a week ago. When I try to feel the device I feel weird bumps where it's at and my w...

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Would you get prescribed tramadol for side effects from implanon birth control ## Hello, Bryan! How are you? No, it wouldn't make sense to do that, because the only thing it may help with would be headaches or cramping, which might be a side effect of the Implanon. However, it's not going to help with other side effects that these hormonal contraceptives can cause. Do you know someone it was prescribed for? Tramadol carries the risk of being habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, headache, drowsiness and constipation.

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I got the implanon back in August of 2015. Everything seemed fine at first and I had the unpredictable periods for a bit but they went away. Well my biggest side effect is hair loss. Yes it is a side effect, I've done lots of research on it. Some people don't think it is but for me it's a bad one and I know people who have this side effect too from implanon. My question is has anyone else experienced this? If so, how long did it last and what supplements did you take to fix this problem? ## Hello, Hope! How are you? That isn't a normal side effect of this contraceptive, as reported by the U.S. FDA. The typical ones are listed as usually including insertion site pain, irritation, headache, irritability and irregular bleeding. Hair loss, however, is a sign of hormonal imba...

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I have had the implanon in for some time now (over a year) and have recently been prescribed oxycontin for severe back/leg pain. Does oxycontin affect the implanon implant? I do not want an unplanned pregnancy. ## Hello, Jen! How are you? No, so it should be fine to take, as long as your doctor approves. The FDA classifies Oxycontin as a narcotic analgesic, so it has the potential to be habit forming and may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth and constipation. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I'm a 27 year old female and have had the implanon for a little over two years now but only in the last couple of months I have developed a rash under my breast and arm pits. The doctor reckons its Contact Dematitis but I'm starting to think it's a side effect from the implanon, he's given me a steroid cream to use but it doesn't seem to work. I also have been suffering from severe cramping. (I used to have it so bad in high school that I'd want to vomit.) my periods are irregular and very heavy. I'm wanting to know if anybody else has had any of the symptoms? I'm thinking of removing the device next week because I can't take much more. ## Everything you've listed are reported by the FDA as possible side effects, except the rash. You may also expe...

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Hi, I am 39, three kids 3-19. I have had my implanon for 3 years its set to be removed on 1/13/17. My question is, is it possible to get pregnant when its set to expire. I have taken pregnancy test and they were all negative, but I feel like I am pregnant, flutters, going to the rest room every 5 minutes increase in appetite. With the implant I was on my cycle twice a month, in December my cycle only lasted for like 3 days and that was it. Normally it would last for more than 7 days. My stomach feels heavy and its getting bigger. Is this a sign if pregnancy or just the implant wearing off. ## In such cases, it is hard to say what may be causing such symptoms, you might be pregnant, since abstinence is the only foolproof method of preventing pregnancy. However, they could also be due to ...

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Hello! I'm 33 and have been on Implanon since 2017. Prior to that, I was on Depo Provera for about 10 years. I prefer these forms of birth control since I do not menstruate while I'm on them. I do not have PCOS, nor have I been diagnosed with endometriosis, however my periods were always very painful and I prefer to avoid them for this reason. My doctor(s) have always been amenable. I recently began taking Nature-Throid and Metformin and, after nearly 12 years of not menstruating (beyond the occasional light spotting when my Depo shot was due), started my period. Does anyone know whether thyroid medication or Metformin can impact menstruation in this way? I was on a lower dose of the same thyroid medication for a month previously, but my doctor doubled it recently and now, BAM, ...

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My implanon expired a month ago And I've noticed horrible headaches and night time nausea. I cannot be pregnant because my husband and I started using condoms before it expired. Any advice? I cannot afford to get it removed right now, I have no health insurance. Thanks ## Just like when taking any other medication, withdrawal of contraceptive hormones can cause withdrawal effects, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience dizziness, PMS-like symptoms and spotting. However, it would be best to have things checked out, as soon as possible. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I had the nexplanon for 6 years (2 terms) and it's still in my arm. It expired on Dec. 6th. It's now Jan. 12th and I've had a regular period since maybe 6 months before it expired. And it ...

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Hi I'm looking for any help at all here. I have been on Implanon for almost three years now. It is my first one and I am due to have it taken out in two-three months time. I am here because I went to the bathroom and noticed some bright blood on the tissue. I had my period a few weeks ago and I have very irregular periods on Implanon. I can go months without getting any bleeding and when I do bleed it can last for about 2 weeks. I had practically no bleeding the first year I was on Implanon. I was surprised to see blood because I have had my period recent enough in the last 3 weeks or so but I'm not 100% because I am terrible for keeping track of it. The bleeding went almost straight away but then I noticed some brown discharge when I wiped. It was very thin and not heavy at all...

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I was wondering if anyone has heard of beng pregnant on implanon? I've had it in for over a year. It made my periods last longer and heavier. Well I haven't had it for 2 months now (I know it can stop) but the last week I've felt really light headed. I've had really sore boobs and will randomly feel sick to the stomach and certain smells cause it... please give me your advice ## Hi Dallas, To my understanding, it can sometimes take up to a few months to get hormonal contraceptives completely out of your system. So based on your description, it sounds to me like your hormones may have just been fluctuating throughout the time you stopped using the medication (possibly resulting in those side effects). I could be wrong in assuming that, so I would definitely encourage you ...

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My implanon has been expired for 7 months. My bf always pulls out (every single time) - I've heard of becoming pregnant by pre-ejaculate but statistics show it's unlikely when used correctly. I've been having pretty normal periods except for this last month - I should have started around the 3-5th but it's now the 17th and nothing. About 2 weeks ago I had a little tiny bit of spotting but when I would go to put a tampon in it would be almost dry. My symptoms are tender swollen breasts - nausea for no reason - weight gain - fatigue- mood swings - frequent urination - and my sense of smell is seriously heightened. Is it possible to get pregnant like this? ## Yes, it is possible, if you are not using a reliable form or contraception, as you've already stated, the pull-o...

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Hi - just wondered if anyone else is struggling to get pregnant after having implanon. I have it removed 2 years ago and it took 7 months for me to get a period and when I did the pain made me faint. My periods only now last one day but do come every 28 days... I have been to see my doctor and he was not interested as I already have one child and because of my age 28. I am convinced my hormones are not right? Thanks :) ## You are likely on the right track, both hormonal contraceptives, and your age can contribute to your hormones being off. Ref: Women's Health and Birth Control What type of doctor did you consult, was it a gynecologist, or just a general practitioner? It would likely be best for you to consult a different doctor. Are you on any medications?

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My daughter who was naturally a funny, happy adventurous person her whole life became severely depressed and had suicidal thoughts from the very beginning of her use of IMPLANON. Anxiety and panic attacks, non-stop bleeding, Even hallucinating towards the end. It was so bad, she was house bound the last few months of her life. She took her life during one of her severe bouts of severe depression. She had this implanted in her body for 2 years. Could not find a doctor to remove it, even planned parenthood to her sorry, not our problem. UNBELIEVABLE. What do these pharmaceutical companies think women are for? Do we not have any more worth then their test monkeys or guinea pigs that they can just stick something in our bodies without concern as to what it does to our mind not to mention on...

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