Nexplanon Questions (Page 4)

Will I lose the weight I gained on Nexplanon if I take it out?

I gained probably 20 pounds in the 8 months I've had Nexplanon in. I'm going to take it out and switch to a non-hormonal IUD very soon. Will I still retain all this weight or will it slowly dissipate? Is this a water weight or is this fat? I haven't changed anything in my eating habits, and my... read more

Pregnancy symptoms nexplanon?

I have heard it is possible to have pregnancy symptoms I will try and make my situation short if possible. I've had the nexplanon inserted for 5 weeks I had sex the first time while on the implant no condom 12/21/14 and immediately after sex I had began spotting to what turned into my period which... read more

Spotting after 2 years on nexplanon?

I've been on nexplanon since may 2013 I had a period shortly after that because I switched from the pill and a little bit of spotting a few months later but since then nothing. I haven't had a period in 2 years. For the past few months though I've had cramps that are similar to menstrual cramps and... read more

Can I take plan b while on nexplanon?

If i have had unprotected sex while on my menstrual (and my boyfriend made the mistake of ejaculating in me) within 2 weeks of getting the nexplanon implant is it ok to take the plan b pill to ensure no pregnancy? The doctor said sometimes it could take up to 30 days to be effective. I just had a... read more

Do you wait 7 days after or 7 days including day of insertion of Nexplanon to have unprotected sex?

I got my implant on November 12 and it's currently the 19th. I received my Nexplanon insertion about a week after my last day of my last period. The doctor didn't give me any details or talk to me much, and even making the appointment took a lot of trouble. Getting a hold of them is completely... read more

Brown discharge after one year on Nexplanon?

I've had the implant for almost a year now. In the first few months I had red/brown discharge and no periods, since then I haven't had any periods or any of this kind of discharge. Yesterday I got period cramps and now today I have this brown discharge again like I got at the start. Is this normal?... read more

Can I be pregnant if I had sex the day before and the day after I got my NEXPLANON removed?

I had sex and the day before and after after I got my implant removed and haven't had my period since the day I got my implant removed. Could I be pregnant? I was put on the pill the same day I got my NEXPLANON removed.

How long does it take Nexplanon to work?

I got nexplanon the day after my period ended and the day after I got the implant my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex. My doctor did not say anything about waiting, so I figured I was in the clear. I'm gonna call my gyno on Monday and check. I just wanted to know if anyone knows anything.

How long do I have to wait to have unprotected sex after finishing antibiotics- have Nexplanon?

I got the Nexplanon inserted and shortly after had to take antibiotics for a UTI. My doctor said no unprotected sex until I'm done with the antibiotics, but I want to make sure because I want the Nexplanon to be working right and in my system before having unprotected sex again.

Serious Weight Gain on Nexplanon!! Will I be able to lose it after removal?

I am a 20 year old female. I got the Nexplanon implant placed in my arm in April of 2015 (I've had it for 1 year and 4 months). At the time I got the implant inserted, I weighed 158 pounds. As of this week, I weigh 190 pounds, for a total of 32 pounds of weight gain in almost a year and a half.... read more

I have the Nexplanon for 2yrs now..major hair loss..should I have it taken out?

Why does Nexplanon stop your period?

So I stopped having a period almost a year ago due to Nexplanon, I'm not concerned or anything because it's common, but why does it stop? Is I'd i because it stops an egg from going into the ovary or? Just want to know if this means that it's practialy impossible for me to be pregnant.

Why do I have random brown discharge after nexplanon implant?

I got the nexplanon implant in my arm exactly 2 months ago. Before that, my period was irregular (I only got it every 4 months-ish). I haven't experienced any side effects from the implant at all until now; no bleeding or cramps or nausea or period symptoms whatsoever. The last three days, however,... read more

Always hungry while on Nexplanon?

Okay so I know weight gain and hunger is a side effect of Nexplanon. But I am always hungry. Literally. Like I could be eating something and it's like I'm not even eating because I'm still hungry. Even after a full meal. Could it be something else or is that normal while taking Nexplanon. Opinions... read more

Plan B on Nexplanon, is it bad?

I've had the Nexplanon implant for about over a year now. I've never really been as sexually active while on the birth control implant until recently. My partner ejaculated inside me and I became very paranoid and took a Plan B the next morning, about 3 days after taking the pill we had sexual... read more