Is the implant a good option? Worried about sensitive stomach.

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I was going to get the implant but I'm worried about side-effects. I have some stomach problems and have reacted to certain contraceptive pills in the past.

Anyone had a good experience with the implant? I'm having heavy periods at the moment and I'd love them to be reduced.

TIA

I have had 2 implants. The first one was fab, had a period once a year (which is unusual apparently) and never had a 'slip up'. Second one was very different and after the first year, I bled for 8 months straight.

However, don't let that put you off, GP explained to me that each one is different and if I had told them they could have given me a different one, used pill to regulate and minimise periods etc. Do be careful and carry on using protection though for the first month as it can take a while. One of my friends got pregnant off it, v unusual again but happened.

Oh and doesn't hurt, really and it's the best party truck to grab it under your skin totally freaks people out

I have heavy periods due to a medical condition too.

my sister had mood swings and constant bleeding with it and ended up getting it removed early

Ooh those are varied responses! Still undecided!

I loved mine - no problems

I had one, it was absolutely brilliant for 2 years, no periods at all but then the third year it seemed to a bit strange, scarily heavy long periods so I had it removed.

SIL has just had hers taken out after 2 years. No bleeding problems but the second year she turned into a hormonal maniac

list of side effects from netdoctor:

Very common (affect more than 1 in 10 people)

Changes in menstrual bleeding, eg irregular bleeding, bleeding heavier or lighter, bleeding more or less frequent, continuous, or prolonged bleeding, or bleeding stopped altogether.
Headache.
Vaginal infections.
Acne.
Weight gain.
Breast tenderness or pain.

Common (affect between 1 in 10 and 1 in 100 people)

Irritation, bruising, pain or itching at site of implant.
Fatigue.
Increased appetite.
Depressed mood.
Mood swings.
Nervousness.
Decreased sex drive.
Dizziness.
Hot flushes.
Abdominal pain.
Feeling sick.
Wind (flatulence).
Hair loss.
Painful periods.
Ovarian cysts.
Weight loss.

Uncommon (affect between 1 in 100 and 1 in 1000 people)

Urinary tract infection.
Migraine.
Anxiety.
Difficulty sleeping (insomnia).
Sleepiness.
Vomiting.
Constipation.
Diarrhoea.
Increased hair growth.
Vaginal discharge or itching.
Aching muscles or joints.
Breast enlargement.
Fluid retention (oedema).
Rash or itching.

Rare (affect between 1 in 1000 and 1 in 10,000 people)

Scarring or abscess at site of implant.
Rise in blood pressure.

hmmm. Thanks for that! So it could go either way really. Not sure I want to take the risk, my stomach/weight has just about stabilised after 2 years.

I got mine out after a year as did 2 friends as we all had really heavy bleeding, my sil is currently seeing a gynaecologist as she has heavy bleeding and she has an implant too.

It's so weird that so many people are saying that they had heavy bleediing after the first year. Not much of a long term option then is it?