Had nexplanon implant for 2 and a half years and suddenly I've missed my period? I haven't had a period in 2 years. I had a similar issue and if you aren’t sure what to do, it may be worth a try! the doc told me I should have had it changed after 1.5years! I had the Nexplanon put in Dec.2015. By GreenLady121272060 | 1 post, last post over a year ago. Spotting after 2 years on nexplanon? 53 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology. After starting NEXPLANON, women are likely to have changes in their menstrual bleeding pattern. Since 2020 I got a period and it hasn’t stopped its horrible. Favourite answer. The etonogestrel contraceptive implant (Implanon®, Nexplanon®) is widely recognised as a reliable and cost-effective form of contraception.1 However, continuation rates are of concern as the method loses cost effectiveness when discontinued early. Published on: 1 July 2015 File size: 659kb PDF File type: Current Clinical Guidance Author: FSRH Clinical Effectiveness Unit (CEU) This guidance provides evidence-based recommendations and good practice points for health professionals on the management of problematic bleeding in women using hormonal contraception currently available in the UK. The overall 5-year K–M cumulative pregnancy rates for ENG- and LNG- implants were 0.6 per 100 women-years (W-Y) [95% confidence interval (CI): 0.2–1.8] and 0.8 per 100 W-Y [95% CI: 0.2–2.3], respectively. I just realised after a conversation with a friend about my recent symptoms that my nexplanon implant is nearly 2 years expired. Sort by. Until now. Implanon Implant bleeding strange moment after 2 years..? Could this be my first period or does it sound like something else? Is this normal since I havent bled in so long. Abnormal bleeding should be evaluated as needed to exclude pathologic conditions or pregnancy. With the nexplanon it is very normal to have irregular bleeding and spotting at any time during the 3 years and replacing it with a new one will unfortunately not change that. In my experience, 1-2 months of trying a low dose birth control pill may stabilize your lining and stop the bleeding. Nexplanon - Period change after 2 years Implant and Pill Nexplanon Implant Has anyone been able to control their bleeding on nexplanon? My period was lost for almost 7 months and now I'm getting spottings and occasionally breast tenderness. It only takes a few minutes to remove, and a local anaesthetic will be used. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. I've been experiencing the same too. Report as Inappropriate. I had my nexplanon take. By the end of the third year, the dose released is too small to prevent pregnancy, which is why the implant must be removed at that time. after that i was on and off all the time, then i was spotting for about 4 months!!! I have had the Nexplanon for a little over FOUR years now. The expected number of cases diagnosed per 10,000 women who use combined OCs (up to 10 years after stopping) relative to never users over the same period have been calculated for the respective age groups to be: 4.5/4 (16-19 years), 17.5/16 (20-24 years), 48.7/44 (25-29 years), 110/100 (30-34 years), 180/160 (35-39 years) and 260/230 (40-44 years). I have had my implant for 2 years now and for some reason I have started bleeding slightly and cramping like a mfer. And it worked...until two months after I stopped it came back. Non stop period started after 2 years on Nexplanon? I never had my period/ or irregular bleeding. I know someone woman after implantation bleeding but I'm not sure. You could see if your bleeding “is regular” again after your 1-3 months of treatment. Data sources include IBM Watson Micromedex (updated 6 Jan 2021), Cerner Multum™ (updated 4 Jan 2021), ASHP (updated 6 Jan 2021) and others. I used to get it once in march and september it happened like that in 2018 and 2019. I took 2 HPTs immediately after it happened but both were negative. You won’t need any stitches after your implant has been fitted. I’m in exactly the same position as you – Nexplanon in for exactly 2 years and never had any side effects with it before, until suddenly 3 months ago I started irregular bleeding/spotting (after no periods at all for 2 years), noticeably worse skin, sore breasts and a very sudden onset of depression/anxiety symptoms. Two random times I started bleeding for no reason and both times a couple days of taking EPO made the bleeding stop!! I went on the pill for 2 months and then the extra bleeding stopped and I stopped taking the pill! It's more like a brown discharge. No remembering to take pills, no "what if" worrying, no bleeding. show 10 more Changing from Nexplanon to an IUS/IUD? mommamichaela5. But also whenever i have sex i come on even if its just for a day. A slight increase in body mass index was observed. But after reading this I feeling normal now. I have had my Implanon for 2.5 years now. It is the most effective form of reversible birth control with a one-year failure rate around 0.05%. It’s disgusting and painful. Nexplanon (a type of birth control that is implanted under the skin of a women’s upper arm and lasts for at least 3 years) is very effective in preventing unplanned pregnancy but it often causes a change in your normal menstrual bleeding pattern. Hi. I highly recommend evening primrose oil. x Log in or sign up to leave a comment Log In Sign Up. So I have had the Nexplanon in my arm for 4 years now. You can keep track of your insertion and removal dates using our birth control app. Constant arm pain with Nexplanon: Mirena coil constant pain anyone else? I did feel it coming on which I thought was so weird but chalked it up to my sickness. New Reply Follow New Topic. After about 6 months they calmed down a bit and i would have 2 or 3 day on every 2- 3 weeks. I was super worried I was pregnant. But I can wipe it away . All the information, content and live chat provided on the site is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice. I’ve been on nexplanon for a year and a half and I’ve spotted almost the whole time I’ve had it. The implant can be removed at any time by a specially trained doctor or nurse. I went about 3 weeks without and was thinking "phew, that was weird". However last week I started to bleed very very heavily and had unbearable cramps in my back and stomach. 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. How long will it take for my body to back to normal after Nexplanon removal. I don’t know if it’s normal but I have a brownish discharge all the time. You should always speak with your doctor before you follow anything that you read on this website. Around this time last year I got an Implanon inserted and until recently it's been GREAT! Having terrible health anxiety is nothing new to me and I m constantly worried that I'm pregnant or that I have breast cancer. I don’t want a period!!!!! I used to get it once in march and september it happened like that in 2018 and 2019. Hope this helps! It is good for 3 years, and after the 3 years is up, then the woman will decide whether she wants to start trying to conceive, or continue on with using birth control. Nexplanon is a highly effective, long-acting contraceptive implant containing etonogestrel, a synthetic progestogen (1,2,3,4,5) Nexplanon acts by preventing ovulation and is usually effective for 3 years. I had spuratic bleeding the first few months after insertion, but then my period pretty much disappeared all together. And I am having one heck of a time tracking anything and everything that entails getting pregnant. And I just had a period about two weeks ago and I'm having another one now. Bleeding after 4 years on Nexplanon SOS. My period completely stopped up until I started spotting again. Every month I’ll stop spotting for like a week. Nexplanon works for 3 years before it needs to be replaced. 24% of 52 mg LNG-IUS users are amenorrhoeic at 3 years LNG-IUS 13.5 mg (Jaydess®) Frequent bleeding/spotting is common in the first few months after insertion At 1 year, infrequent bleeding is usual with the LNG-IUS and some women will be amenorrhoeic. I read my lining is unstable? GreenLady121272060 over a year ago. The first year my periods were very irregular like on and off every week, but to be fair they have always been irregular. 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