I had my implant inserted in November 2010 so almost 2 and a half years. I have had NO periods since it was inserted, other than VERY occasional spotting. However, 3 days ago I started a period - a full blown period with menstrual cramps, bloating etc. I am slightly concerned as I haven't changed anything and obviously not having a period for 2 and a half years and suddenly bleeding is a bit strange. Can it be possible that it has stopped working 6 months short of it's lifespan? I'm not sure what to do. I know people's periods are all over the place with the implanon, but I haven't seen anything written about my experience.
Help! Thank you
Implanon - Random period after 2 and a half years without?
Question posted by Kirstique on 6 April 2013
Last updated on 8 April 2013 by DzooBaby
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DzooBaby
8 April 2013
Implanon works be secreting hormones and this secretion does slow down over the years that it is in. This doesnt mean you are at risk for getting pregnant but it may mean that the hormones are not strong enough to suppress you period any longer. Each implant consists of an ethylene vinylacetate (EVA) copolymer core, containing 68 mg of the synthetic progestin etonogestrel, surrounded by an EVA copolymer skin. Once inserted subdermally, the release rate is 60 to 70 mcg/day in Week 5 to 6 and decreases to approximately 35 to 45 mcg/day at the end of the first year, to approximately 30 to 40 mcg/day at the end of the second year, and then to approximately 25 to 30 mcg/day at the end of the third year. It needs replacement after the 3 years.
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