I've had the Nexplanon implant for two years now and have only had one period in that time, which was right near the beginning. I have now just had another period, which lasted 7 days and was a full blown, cramps and all one. It has been exactly one week since I came off my period and now I have started again! Is this common with the implant as I know it can mess up your period but as I haven't had a period in two years and now I've had two in two weeks I'm worried it might not be effective or my periods are going to become far more regular and heavy.
Sudden periods after 2 years of having the Nexplanon implant?!?
Question posted by Aimee4000 on 8 Jan 2014
Last updated on 18 August 2017
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Keeeeebs
11 Feb 2015
This has just happened to me!! Did you see a Dr and if so what did they say?
Aimee4000
11 Feb 2015
I went to the doctor and they tried a few things such as being on a pill as well for 8 weeks hoping that it would sort the implant out but bothint worked. In the end I had to have it removed and went back on the pill. I'm so glad I got it taken out as I control when my periods are now with the pill and dont have one every 2 weeks.
Hope this helps
DzooBaby
8 Jan 2014
It is due to falling hormone levels as the device secretes it's hormones into your body. It is not going to leave you open to pregnancy but it can be enough of a change to get your periods starting again. They will likely be irregular. You may have a couple close together then none for months or they may start coming monthly. You can talk to your gynecologist and ask what your options are.
kaismama
8 Jan 2014
This seems to be the pattern. Going on the third year women start getting their period again. They are still protected, just are getting their periods. If you have any concerns check in with your dr.
Aimee4000
8 Jan 2014
Would it be possible to have my implant changed now so that my periods will stop again?
beec19942013
1 Oct 2014
I also have the implant but am finishing up my first year on it. But anyway, since she has began having her period again, does that mean she ovulates again too? And if so, how is Nexplanon really protecting us from pregnancy??
beec19942013
1 Oct 2014
I also have the implant but am finishing up my first year on it. But anyway, since she has began having her period again, does that mean she ovulates again too? And if so, how is Nexplanon really protecting us from pregnancy??
lilianav_1
23 Feb 2015
I have been on implanon for two years and just recently got my period. Its been two weeks already and it seems to be getting heavier. Is is normal or should i be concern?
nurse_em90
28 March 2015
lilianav_1, How long before your period stopped? I have had my implanon in since July and had minimal spotting, maybe 4 times for 1-2 days total. About 17 days ago I started and its been heavy, heavy for me and is not slacking up. Probably TMI but even before this I was never a heavy bleeder. Figure if something doesnt slack up soon i'll need a CBC to check my blood counts :(
ashh
17 July 2015
I have had the implant for 2 years now and am starting to spot all the time. This is hard for me because it's not alot to where it stains but every time I use the restroom or have sex with my bf I bleed and he hates it. Weirds him out. Can I have the doctor put in a new implant now yo stop that? Or should I start another form of birth control to regulate my period? Please I need help and inputs.
kmp_95
8 March 2016
Your ovarian cycle and your uterine cycle are not the same. This implant can stop the ovulation cycle, which will stop you from releasing an egg, but you can still have a period. Your period is just the shedding of your uterine lining, the only way it's connected to your ovarian cycle is when no fertilized egg attaches to the thick uterine lining. It then sheds in response to the lack of hormones. So, yes, this will still protect you from getting pregnant even if you're having your period.
20dGarcia
2 Sep 2016
I have a question... can you get pregnant while breastfeeding maybe once or twice a day to a 2yr old and also I'm on nexplanon (not sure how to spell it) comes off in March 2017... I been feeling like throwing up in the mornings n just had two periods in the same month.
Harlea_spitler
7 Dec 2016
I have had my implant for over 2 years now! (April 2013) I had a period for a couple months then it stopped for months. Once I started again they were regular every month since. My last was before October 22nd... I have yet to start. Could I be pregnant... since it is so close to being up?
Lexilou
22 March 2017
I have been on the same birth control method. This is my third year and I have been having my period every other week. It gets extremely stressful. I went my first two years without spotting or a period at all and just recently started getting my period back. Is this normal?
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