“Nexplanon implant?”
I got this implant on 12/29/2020. I've had it for almost a year and recently I got my period for a week and then it stopped for 4 days and then started again for another week. Well, it's been 1.5 weeks since then and I started my period again. Idk what is going on and I need help.
Female | 18 years old
Complaint duration: 3 weeks
Medications: Iron
Conditions: Anemia
2 Answers
OB-GYN(Obstetrician-Gynecologist)OB-GYN
Dr. Jessica Scotchie
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Reproductive Endocrinology
Chattanooga, TN
You should report your symptoms to your gynecologist (check a pregnancy test too if you could be pregnant), you may be having breakthrough bleeding from the Nexplanon but there could be other causes, a physical exam, labs and ultrasound are important to fully evaluate your symptoms.
This is , actually, quite common. This is not a reason to have it removed. Make an appointment with your doctor to discuss this.
Michael Nethers, MD
Michael Nethers, MD
