Implanon - Is this really normal?

[NewbeeMummy]

I had my implant inserted when DD was 6 weeks old, as suggested by my Doctor.

I had 8 weeks on really heavy bleeding non stop, but went to see doc and she assured me this was normal and to stick it out, which I did.

My periods did then settle down to a regular cycle, but instead of what I would call a normal flow, I basically have a think black gunky period, I spoke to my doc about this a couple of months ago and she said not to worry it was just a sign of a slow flow.

I also now suffer from awful cramps, really bad PMS (crying/ miserable) which I have never had before.

Do I accept that this is part of my body just changing after child birth, or am I not "getting on" with the Implanon?

I only went for it as I was still BF'ing and I have fallen pregnant on both the pill and the injection previously, so it was suggested that I try this.

Please any advise or experiancesx would be really useful, I just feel miserable for about half of every month.

Hello NewbeeMummy

I had my implant inserted about 2 years ago and too be honest at the beginning felt no change at all.

but for the last year or so I have been bleeding 75% of the time and have also been suffering with pain and discomfort, so I can completely relate to what you are feeling. I chose to keep my implant in because I really didn't want to get pregnant and didn't think the implant was the source of the problem.

About 3 weeks ago I had my implant removed and havent been bleeding at all(apart from 5 days of my period) and the discomfort and pain has gone away.

I think you should talk to your g.p again and explain how your feeling because it isn't fair to feel that way.

I hope my post has helped in some way and hope you get on well.

x

Thanks xxJaslynxx I feel like I'm being fobbed off by my GP and I think I'm going to go and see her and ask to try something else.

Thanks so much for your post, it's one of those things that feels a bit weird discussing with your mates, but have the net to hide behind really helps.

Thanks again