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dana_53940
dana_53940

Hello, I've recently been put on my birth control nexplanon, at first I was fine and dandy. But then I got my period, it was a dark brown color (usually a brownish-red) and it's lasted for almost a month. Any idea why this could be? Or If it's normal? Id love to know.

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  • andrew46586
    andrew46586 dana_53940

    Posted

    The problem with implanted birth controll is that they can give erretic periods. What you are having is referred to as "break through" bleeding. Things may or may not settle down in time. Keep in touch with whoever it was who incerted the implant because they are in the best position to advise.
  • raquel40289
    raquel40289 dana_53940

    Posted

    I've heard of alot of girls having non stop bleeding on this, I myself had no period at all. Also had some bad symptoms such as zero sex drive, didn't want to be touched...20+ pound weight gain over a 6 month period and I developed an ovarian cyst that burst. Doctors always say that's normal but I don't think so, I know my body. I hope it works for you.
  • Angel91
    Angel91 dana_53940

    Posted

    It can take your body a while to adjust, I always recommend people give it 6 months. When I first went on it, I bled non stop for the whole 6 months, so had it removed. Then I tried it again a year later and had absolutely no bleeding whatsoever, and I have been on it 5 years now! Which is crazy, I know, but there you go. It was the only real option for me because I didn't want to have to worry about taking a pill or keep going in for injections, and I don't agree with the coil so this was the only real longer term option.

    Don't worry though, it is perfectly normal. If the bleeding doesn't stop in a few months, or if you can't bear it any more, speak to your doctor or the GUM clinic, they may be able to help, if not they can remove it and you can try something else. xxx

     

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