After I had my second child I got on birth control for the first time in my life. The birth control method I am using is nexplanon. The nexplanon is implanted in my arm. Well ever since I got the nexplanon I have not had my period. I'm a little curious as to why i haven't and what does it mean?
Nexplanon - why havent I gotten my period and what does it mean?
Question posted by jaz1213 on 25 March 2014
Last updated on 6 March 2018
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jujube93
29 Sep 2014
Nexplanon is different for everyone. Some people will bleed every day after insertion and some won't at all. I got mine inserted back in January and I've only gotten my period twice since. It's just a side effect. There's a very low chance that you are pregnant.
Crotaluss duris
7 March 2018
I have never got mine since day one of the implant should I be worried. I feel very bloated and sick all the time is that normal it's only been 2 and a bit months
kaismama
25 March 2014
Most women with the implants do not have their period until its almost time for a change of implant. The hormones cause there to be less lining in the uterus, and since that is what we "bleed" every month, there just isn't anything for a period.
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birth control, period, nexplanon
Further information
- Nexplanon uses and safety info
- Nexplanon prescribing info & package insert (for Health Professionals)
- Side effects of Nexplanon (detailed)
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