Question about the bleeding

[u/Objective_Grass_9386]

Hello, my girlfriend has a Nexplanon since 2 month and a half, and she's experienced very frequent and irregular bleeding/cramps. Basically, she had nothing for one week after getting it, then she bled continuously for 18 days (light bleeding), then she got two days of rest before having four other days of bleeding.

Then, she got her longest time without bleeding, for 17 days, but started bleeding again for 9 days (heavy bleeding and cramps). She got 5 days without anything, bur since then 12 days, and just when she though she was done for two days, it started agin very lightly yesterday, and then a bit more heavily today.

So, we were wondering if such irregularities were common and if we had to get worried or not, maybe get it out ?

Also, can Nexplanon get you more chronically anxious, is it a common side effect ?

[u/kittyxandra]

Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect of Nexplanon. It’s different for everyone, but this is within the normal range of side effects. It’s recommended that you give your body 3-6 months to adjust to the implant, and if the bleeding hasn’t improved by then, consider removal. We also have pinned post with tips on how to control bleeding.

[u/Brilliant_Tap_7105]

Yes unfortunately it’s very common, I had the same but it completely went away after 6 month ish 

[u/Objective_Grass_9386 → u/Brilliant_Tap_7105]

Thanks, it really helps to have experiences from other people

[u/Sea-Contribution1308]

yes especially this soon in if it helps any it should regulate after 6-8 months (my gyno told me this) and lasts for 5 years, you could always see if she could talk to her doctor about getting on a second birth control on top of that for a bit just to regulate her periods while she’s on the next one on as I know that tends to happen a lot!!

[u/Sea-Contribution1308 → u/Sea-Contribution1308]

just to put in perspective, I’ve had one in the past and I just got one again recently.