the implant?

[FlyingJesus]

If periods are a big problem (as they can be with the implant as it's obviously messing about with hormones) it is possible to have it taken out after a few weeks, it doesn't have to run the full 3 year course. I can't remember percentages but in a large number of people who get the implant it actually stops your periods altogether since what it's essentially doing is tricking your body into thinking that it's already pregnant, it's supposedly a small minority who get the prolonged periods

[Glen Coco]

Buy this month's glamour!! there's a superb article in it about contraception! they list so many different types, the pros, the cons, and it's glamour so it's fab.

I was considering the implant but my periods are so horrifically vile, I don't think I could face knowing I had something in me for 3 years that could make my life a misery. I've been on 3 types of pill (both combined and POP) and none have done me any good at all.

how could it make your life a misery? D:

Thanks for all the replies, i definitely think i'm going to look into it more. Does anyone know if there's been any reports of getting pregnant on the nexaplon one?
Annnnd does anyone know how long it is after that you're protected from pregnancy?

[Johnathan]

Interesting. I have yet to ever hear of such a thing. o.0

[Glen Coco]

Interesting. I have yet to ever hear of such a thing. o.0

hear of what? the implant?

[Johnathan]

hear of what? the implant?

Yes. But I'm now up to date. Did a little research. =]

[Charz777]

My periods weren't bad in terms of 'heaviness' but on the first day I get an awful pain, so bad that I can't stand without going dizzy and my vision completely blurs to blackness. Constantly feeling faint and sick and basically can't move. I didn't get any pains with the 64 days thing and it was very, very light. Everyone I know, which to be fair is only about 4 people, who have one all had their periods stop completely once the couple of off months pass.

I really sound like I'm trying to sell it, so don't take my word for it, because it's true, it can be bad for some people.

One symptom my doctor said is false is weight gain. Scientifically and medically, the implant doesn't cause weight gain. Some sort of chemical can be released to give you a bigger appetite but if you stick to your same diet you won't gain anything.

Also, my doctor said wait a week to be fully protected, I waited two and had no problems. (And then just went you think you're in the clear to go back to normal sexual relationship, you get a period for 64 days, that really throws a spanner in the works I was starting to feel like a nun)

[Glen Coco]

My periods weren't bad in terms of 'heaviness' but on the first day I get an awful pain, so bad that I can't stand without going dizzy and my vision completely blurs to blackness. Constantly feeling faint and sick and basically can't move. I didn't get any pains with the 64 days thing and it was very, very light. Everyone I know, which to be fair is only about 4 people, who have one all had their periods stop completely once the couple of off months pass.

I really sound like I'm trying to sell it, so don't take my word for it, because it's true, it can be bad for some people.

One symptom my doctor said is false is weight gain. Scientifically and medically, the implant doesn't cause weight gain. Some sort of chemical can be released to give you a bigger appetite but if you stick to your same diet you won't gain anything.

Also, my doctor said wait a week to be fully protected, I waited two and had no problems. (And then just went you think you're in the clear to go back to normal sexual relationship, you get a period for 64 days, that really throws a spanner in the works I was starting to feel like a nun)

I can imagine! that's the problem that Im having with the prolonged period bit, I don't want to go months without sex
What you said at the start about it being painful i what I used to get anyway before i went on the pill ( the reason I had it at 12)
I think i'm going to do it but once Ive had my driving test. Im scared of the big needle though!

[Charz777]

I can imagine! that's the problem that Im having with the prolonged period bit, I don't want to go months without sex
What you said at the start about it being painful i what I used to get anyway before i went on the pill ( the reason I had it at 12)
I think i'm going to do it but once Ive had my driving test. Im scared of the big needle though!

If you're afraid of needles, just don't watch, it makes it so much easier. I looked away

[Glen Coco]

and theyll definitely numb it? how do they numb it?

[Charz777]

They will DEFINITELY numb it, any article you read online about it will tell you this. They inject a local anesthetic It's really not that bad at all. I was nervous but after having it done I wouldn't worry the slightest about having the next.

If you're worried about symptoms, have it taken out if it isn't for you. And if your doctor says, 'I want you to have it for at least 3-6 months even if you don't like it,' ignore that because if you go to any family planning clinic and say your doctor won't remove it, they will. And they'll numb it too. Family planning is really good. If you want take your mum, sister, friend, boyfriend, anyone really

You can get a contraceptive implant fitted or removed:

• at a contraception or sexual health (GUM) clinic
• by a GP or practice nurse

Only a specially trained doctor or nurse can fit or remove contraceptive implants.
Contraceptive implants are available free on the NHS.