I've had 4 contraceptive implants, back to back & finally had it removed in November 2021 after nearly 12 years to give my body a break from hormones.
I bled randomly, on and off with the first one, throughout the first 3 years. I then bled occasionally when it was changed for the second one, but just for a couple of months after that. I had no bleeding whatsoever with the 3rd or 4th implant. (It changed name at some point, Implanon to Nexplanon, maybe I had them both and this was the reason for changes to my bleeding, I'm not sure?)
Anyway, since having it removed In November I have not had any periods whatsoever. No spotting, nothing. I know it can take a while for hormones to settle down and I appreciate I've had it in a long time (I've trawled through previous threads and couldn't find anyone in a similar position after such a long time) but that's now 4 months since it came out. I'm deffinatly not pregnant.
The thought of potentially having fertility issues is really playing on my mind, I am 30 and desperate to have children of my own soon (although my partner is not quite ready at the moment so not actively TTC).
I know the obvious answer would be to call my GP tomorrow to discuss, but I've been saying this everyday for over a month now...im quite an anxious person and very self-conscious, I don't tend to go to the doctors if I can avoid it. I don't have any close friends or family in RL that I would feel comfortable to discuss this with and generally keep all my issues to myself. Obviously, I'm worried that the implant has masked something now, for so many years, that it will be terrible news. Im also aware that I am heavier than I should be - this may be a factor and I'm mortified about it, I don't need a doctor to tell me this (I'm trying to work on this). I'm also worried that they'll just say come back when TTC.
I keep telling myself to give it a bit longer, it will all be OK eventually...but also know that might not be the case.
Has anyone else been in a similar position after so long on contraception, that can offer me a bit of reassurance, or at least what I should say/expect from my GP if I can finally muster the courage to phone them?
Sorry for such a long post, I just needed to write it all down somewhere.