Your doctor or nurse will tell you how to wash and take care of your skin for a couple of days after removal. The Nurse asked me of my family history, and all females in my family are very, very fertile and have all fallen pregnant within the first month of TTC.. she did say that this can run in the family so it is a possibility. We couldn't access your location, please search for a location. Hope everyone who posted before is feeling better now x. I was wonderig how you got on? A nurse or doctor will take your implant out of your arm after 5 years or whenever you want to stop using it. You can also get your implant taken out any time before then if you want to get pregnant or stop using it. Is this a common symptom when coming off the implant? Sometimes it lasts … i have extreamly painful cramps and backache that bring me to tears every time. Common side effects of Nexplanon include: irregular menses and weight gain. As soon as it expires or gets taken out you can get pregnant almost immediately. It took me 33 days to start my period after 2 yrs and 3 mts with no period at all on nexplanon. Return to ovulation. And the worst part of it all. Therefore, a woman should re-start contraception immediately after removal of the implant if continued contraceptive protection is desired. Everything's been great except for the fact that EVERY TIME I have sex with my partner of 10 years I end up bleeding. Hi. I'm a very anxious person and have noticed a massive difference in this. Nexplanon is an etonogestrel implant that prevents ovulation, and in turn, prevent pregnancy. Your arm may feel tender or swollen around where the implant was for a few days. i have extreamly painful cramps and backache that bring me to tears every time. Irregular Periods If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression 1. How Soon After Nexplanon Removal Will I Be Able To Get Pregnant? What causes lower back pain, headache and abdominal cramps after Nexplanon removal? • You may return to school or work after your visit. • You may have some swelling, bruising, or discoloration for up to two weeks. Intense Abdominal Pain 7. Head Pain 5. Im glad its gone and i have decided that after 22 years of taking contraception i am giving myself a break. The nausea is the worst I just have no desire to eat or anything! I had everything! Hope you get the answer you want Xx. Have you tried calling NHS for advice? Help us improve - how could this information be more helpful? Oh yes, since it’s expired. For the past week, ive been feeling nauseas, mild cramps on my lower stomach, lower back pain and waking up with headaches. Thanks in advance xx, I have never had the implant so I couldn't say but as it all affects your hormones I would say it is definately possible that you could have side effects after its removal. It ran out in July and for one reason and another it hasn’t been replaced yet, and we haven’t used any other contraception. Please help. Planned Parenthood delivers vital reproductive health care, sex education, and information to millions of people worldwide. Since then I have been having cramps and bloating but I'm not too concerned because I've also had those before the implant and during my first period on it. But they usually go away after a few months. These IUDs are small, easily inserted by a healthcare provider and highly effective. Detailed Answer: Dear XXXX, Thanks for asking this question. I was told I'll be covered over those two days! Hope my case was just a one off! If you're considering changing the type of contraception you use and want to ask others about their experiences with the copper coil, Nexplanon, Mirena or the pill, post here. I removed my birth control (nexplanon) on July 11th. Sorry, we could not find any Health Center for your search. If you cannot feel the NEXPLANON implant, contact your healthcare provider immediately and use a non-hormonal birth control method (such as condoms) until your healthcare provider confirms that the implant is in place. Ok this may be long! But then the spotting stopped. Etonogestrel is a progestogen, which is a female sex hormone similar to the progesterone hormone made naturally by your ovaries. After that, it shouldn’t hurt when they make the incision or take the implant out. It may take 3 to 18 months after your last shot to get pregnant. You’re the best! [QUOTE=Anon (12684);5979263]I have never had the implant so I couldn't say but as it all affects your hormones I would say it is definately possible that you could have side effects after its removal. I cook tea and then at last minute feel sick and don't eat it! Nexplanon removal only takes a few minutes, but the process is a little longer than getting it put in. Its good to read your stories, i have had my implanon implant removed today after 3 years, during that time i have experienced weight gain, mood swings loss of sex drive, irritability etc etc, funny though i didnt realise that most of that was down to the implant. Short-term effects sometimes occur but true complications of IUD removal are rare. In a normal cycle, out hormones rise and fall to trigger ovulation and then menstruation when an egg is not fertilized. Was wondering if it is normal to bleed after Nexplanon removal? I have never had the implant so I couldn't say but as it all affects your hormones I would say it is definately possible that you could have side effects after its removal. Bleeding and Cramping. Hope you feel better soon x, Hi anon thanks for replying, Experience. You may become pregnant as early as a week after the removal of NEXPLANON. • Keep the bandage on for 3-5 days. Hope everyone who posted before is feeling better now x, Its good to read your stories, i have had my implanon implant removed today after 3 years, during that time i have experienced weight gain, mood swings loss of sex drive, irritability etc etc, funny though i didnt realise that most of that was down to the implant. Danii-, Hi all just thought I'd let you know you guys aren't alone with this, since having my implant removed I've experienced sickness stomach cramps and sore breasts, i thought this was a bug at first but it keeps coming and going every few days. Brief Answer: It is. Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period 2. You can go back to normal daily activities immediately after the Nexplanon has been removed. Chat online to get answers about pregnancy, birth control, emergency contraception, STDs, and abortion. My last period was when I was in majorca on the 12th october. Contact your GP, NHS 111 or local GUM for immediate advice and contraceptive services. I had the Nexplanon put in Dec.2015. Just like with the insertion, a doctor or nurse gives you a shot to numb a small area of your arm. Clinical Data. After seeing my GP and speaking to NHS direct I was none the wiser really! I keep wrenching to the point it makes my eyes water lol! I had nausea, backache, abdominal pains, cramps, headaches, dizziness, mood swings, bloating. When I had it taken out, I was starting on the pill but, got pregnant almost immediately. I had unprotected intercourse about 8 days after removal, but I don't want to get my hopes up in case it's only side effects from the removal. Did 1 test and it was negative. Check out my update on life after removing Nexplanon. There may be some numbness in the arm for a few days. However, if it was only taken out 4 days ago there is no way you would be having pregnancy symptoms so soon as the egg would not have even reached your womb yet! It's possible to get pregnant right away. When I had mine removed first time around my GP told me that the drug is out of your system in 24 hours. Just wondering how you got on did u do a pregnancy test? I got my implant removed march 5th, before that i had my period which lasted from feb 7th til the 27th!!! Have you tried calling NHS for advice? I slept from 10pm till 11am this morning and still feel shattered! Injury to the peripheral nerves and blood vessels have been reported as rare complications of implantation and extraction. Ive been having some cramping. With the implant, you can get pregnant as soon as it is removed. If you get your implant removed and you don’t want to get pregnant, use another method of birth control. On Implanon I had no period, no sex drive at all, slight loss of hair on both sides front of my hair, increase of appetite (no weight gained - fast metabolism) . I guess I just have to wait until next week to see if I get a positive reading. Erythema was the most frequent implant site complication, reported during and/or shortly after insertion, occurring in 3.3% of subjects. The implant doesn’t protect you from STDs. I know I'm not pregnant as I tested today as a precaution! It never fails. I have since fallen pregnant in July so its nice to know all is ok down there! Period after nexplanon removal. Please don't check this box if you are a human. Hi everyone, so I got my nexplanon removed for a multitude of reasons including constant spotting on November 30th of this year. What happens when the implant is removed? The progestin-only pill, also called the "mini-pill," does not seem to delay fertility. Otherwise, I would suggest seeing how you feel in a couple of days and if still having symptoms see GP Signs And Symptoms At Injection Site 8. Thanks for ur help hopefully it will be ok lol x. Hi Lucy, The symptoms took about a month to ease as i did a pregnancy test and it was negative. ... Oh yes sister in law with exact same problem finally started having normal periods about 6 months after removal she also stopped taking the progesterone Based BC pills about 6 weeks before her period started, so that my have played a factor. I have just this morning started with a pain in my left nipple, the closest thing I can compare it to, is the pain u get when its freezing! If you’ve had your implant for 5 years and you still don’t want to get pregnant, you need to replace it (or pick another birth control method). Hormonal contraceptives may cause some degree of fluid retention. Definitely not pregnant so mabee when you have the implant removed your body has trouble readjusting to the hormones and has something like a fake pregnancy? So I had it taken out on the 17th. And I keep getting up for a wee in the night! Unless you start another hormonal birth control method after removing the implant, your period will go back to how it was before you got Nexplanon. When I had mine removed first time around my GP told me that the drug is out of your system in 24 hours. Nope. ( which I never did!) © 2021 Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression 1. I have only had the implant for 8? Hiya ladies I haven't been on this site for many years now but as I'm planning my third child I remembered the help I got from you lovely people and once again you have helped. These changes can cause a lot different symptoms-breast tenderness, nausea, diarrhea, cramping, bloating, headaches. You may ovulate as soon as a week to 14 days after the Implanon device was removed. Best wishes to all of you and thanks for your support x. I went on the implant on the 31st of july 2012, and i was only on it for just over a month, i had very bad side affects on it and the nurse advised me to have it out, I had it removed on the 17th September 2012, I started bleeding on the 21st september, and 2 days after i had it removed i started feeling extrealy sick, i'm really tired, i keep having headaches. In clinical trials, pregnancies were observed to occur as early as 7 to 14 days after removal. I am waiting for my period to surprise me now. X, Depression & Implanon the contraceptive implant. These methods include pills, the implant (such as Nexplanon), and the shot (such as Depo-Provera). You are probably getting ready to start soon. Removal is typically a simple procedure that only takes a few minutes. fuzzy head, tired/ weak/ turns . About 2 weeks after removal I felt awful ..... cramps, bloated , feeling sick .... this resulted in me taking a test as I had never felt like that before. Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit under EIN 13-1644147. My question is, how long after implant removal did you get your menstrual period. Planned Parenthood has a partner website about sexual health topics specifically for Nigeria. Hi everyone I had my implanon implant removed last thursday, since then I have suffered very bad nausea, stomach cramps, dizziness etc.. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this or heard of it happening to anyone? Immediately after the NEXPLANON implant has been placed, you and your healthcare provider should check that the implant is in your arm by feeling for it. * Removal of NEXPLANON involves a minor surgical procedure by your healthcare provider and can be performed in the office through a small incision in your arm where NEXPLANON is located. Thanks Ill try NHS direct see what they say, just if its a common occurence I dont want to be spending money on pregnancy tests! A couple of days ago, i had some spotting pink with bright red, i thought was my period. However, if it was only taken out 4 days ago there is no way you would be having pregnancy symptoms so soon as the egg would not have even reached your womb yet! Weight Loss Im glad its gone and i have decided that after 22 years of taking contraception i am giving myself a break. Any time there’s a change in your hormones — like when you go on or off hormonal birth control such as the implant — there’s a chance of temporary side effects. many thanks Ladies. You can keep track of your period after removal using our app. In clinical trials with the non-radiopaque etonogestrel implant (IMPLANON®), the etonogestrel levels in blood decreased below sensitivity of the assay by one week after removal … After I had taken it out, I suffered false pregnancy symptoms. Nexplanon removal is usually fast and easy. Have you tried calling NHS Direct for advice? A bit scary that (i think) was a side effect of having the implant removed yet the doctors don't seem to recognise it as related? And at some point I thought I had implantation bleeding?? So technically all you have to do is ovulate after this and you could concieve. Would you like to go to the Nigeria website? A small amount of vaginal bleeding or spotting and cramping can occur after IUD removal. This morning I have cramps and I'm bleeding. A trained healthcare provider can remove NEXPLANON at any time during the 3-year period. If you're considering changing the type of contraception you use and want to ask others about their experiences with the copper coil, Nexplanon, Mirena or the pill, post here. I have never felt so ill! I have had the implant 5 years, I got my 2nd one removed a month ago and have had two very heavy periods (which is new) on the implant I've either had no periods or very light. hormone problems after birth? The same day I got it removed the spotting turned into a heavy period that lasted around 5 days. What are the disadvantages of the implant? After the Nexplanon implant is removed, it is required that one watches for some signs of warning. Breast Tenderness 2. Donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowable under the law. I went on the implant on the 31st of july 2012, and i was only on it for just over a month, i had very bad side affects on it and the nurse advised me to have it out, I had it removed on the 17th September 2012,  I started bleeding on the 21st september, and 2 days after i had it removed i started feeling extrealy sick, i'm really tired, i keep having headaches. If it was nearing the end of the 3 year period Implanon has had alot of bad press lately about its efficiency so it is of course possible that it had failed and may be worth doing a pregnancy test. You usually just feel a little pinch or stinging when you get the numbing shot. Hi all just thought I'd let you know you guys aren't alone with this, since having my implant removed I've experienced sickness stomach cramps and sore breasts, i thought this was a bug at first but it keeps coming and going every few days. Will it go away soon? If you want to continue using Nexplanon, you can get another implant put in during the removal of your old one. I didn't know you wasn't ment to have unprotected sex for around 7 days before, and i obviouly did up to and on the day i had it removed, I'm bleeding lightly and it's bright red nothing like my normal period, I have also been having unprotected sex since i had it removed also. I have had a nexplanon for 6 years (this is my second implant) and had no periods, other than an odd bit of spotting. Visible Water Retention 9. Feeling Weak 4. months (since October) but I have heard about the reliability problems in the news etc. Weight loss, mood changes, period changes, and body differences three months post the removal. After I got mine out, 2-3 weeks later I was having cramps and lots of discharge. If it was nearing the end of the 3 year period Implanon has had alot of bad press lately about its efficiency so it is of course possible that it had failed and may be worth doing a pregnancy test. Thanks, that definately helps. Thanks for your feedback. An implant containing etonogestrel is a long-acting, effective and convenient form of contraception.The implant is a small flexible tube which is … You can keep track of your insertion and removal dates using our birth control app. Ive been told its pregnancy symptoms but I doubt it would be 4 days after having it removed!? But they was never regular on th implant anyway, so this doesn't worry me. Charlotte... Its a good sign that your body is going through changes. Nexplanon removal - 3 months still no period. The fact is that nexplanon is such a drug that it is designed to deliver steady levels of itself into the bloodstream for 36 months or 3 years. Nexplanon removal is usually fast and easy. As far as pregnancy goes Im sure it is unlikely but I believe the implant stops working immediately on removal. In a clinical trial of NEXPLANON, in which investigators were asked to examine the implant site after insertion, implant site reactions were reported in 8.6% of women. If it's fitted on or after day 21, you'll need to use additional contraception (such as condoms) for the next 7 days. I removed it on January/2014 (1yr 6 months passed due date) and inserted Nexplanon during the process of removal of Implanon . The rapid return to fertility is considered one of Nexplanon's main advantages. See below for a comprehensive list of adverse effects. Just wondering how you got on did u do a pregnancy test? Inflammation Or Infection Of Vagina 6. Use a condom with your implant to help stop pregnancy and STDs. I started cramping on my way home after she took it out and last night. I Removed Nexplanon March/2015 (1 year 2 months after insertion). Then they make a small cut and remove the implant. I constantly feel sick, and I mean all day every day! After 24 hours, you can remove thedressing. Weight Gain 10. Visit the Nigeria Site (DASUBJECTMATTER.ORG). I initially looked on here to see if anyone else had odd symptoms after removal, because i had it removed at 9am this morning and its now 8.30pm and i feel very sick and constipated just checking im not alone. Birth Control :: Nexplanon And Bleeding After Every Sex. Nexplanon is an implant, usually implanted into the skin of the upper arm, and is used as a form of medicinal contraception that releases the hormone etonogestrel. I didn't know you wasn't ment to have unprotected sex for around 7 days before, and i obviouly did up to and on the day i had it removed, I'm bleeding lightly and it's bright red nothing like my normal period, I have also been having unprotected sex since i had it removed also. While used by women as a form of contraception, it is known to have unfavorable side effects on the menstrual cycle. You can keep track of your insertion and removal dates using our birth control app. As far as pregnancy goes Im sure it is unlikely but I believe the implant stops working immediately on removal. The thing is it has been four days since I took my implant out. I already had my period this month and finished my AF 3 to 4 days ago. As the numbness wears off, one may experience soreness for a day or two. Overall, you should feel completely normal after getting your implant taken out. One should use a back-up method for the first seven days post removal. We present a case of ulnar nerve injury in a 21-year-old woman from attempted in-office removal of a deeply implanted Nexplanon® device. In addition, pregnancies were observed to occur as early as 7 to 14 days after removal. Nexplanon (the contraceptive implant) is a small flexible plastic rod that’s placed under the skin in your upper arm by a doctor or nurse. I've felt like a different person since coming off it it. As I had my implanon removed 2 weeks ago and for the last week I've had cramping, sore nipples, tender breast and feeling extremely tired. This hormone effectively prevents the release o… If it's fitted before day 21 after the birth, you'll be immediately protected against becoming pregnant. Have you tried calling NHS Direct for advice? How long had you had the implant in? Warning Signs: Within First Week A nurse or doctor will take your implant out of your arm after 5 years or whenever you want to stop using it. Any side effects that you may have had while on the implant will eventually go away after the implant is out. A place to discuss contraception and sexual health with other Netmums. Implantable devices offer convenient, long-acting, and reversible contraception. Otherwise, I would suggest seeing how you feel in a couple of days and if still having symptoms see GP I guess I just have to wait until next week to see if I get a positive reading. Change In Appetite 3. What happens when the implant is inserted. Honestly i had terrible morning sickness and it was nothing compared to how bad i felt after having implanon removed- never again! - Has anybody had any of these symptoms after Nexplanon removal - or fallen pregnant very soon after removal without having had a period first? But it seems everyone is told a different thing. And the worst part of it all. Nexplanon works for 5 years, and a nurse or doctor must remove it once it expires. Severe nausea and cramps after implanon removal? Not been feeling sick only the once but I been also getting bad headaches and there has been weight gain so feeling fat. Hope this post helps others to see that it most prob is the implant being removed as my 2nd period stopped a day ago so I can't be pregnant x, Hi everyone I had my implanon implant removed last thursday, since then I have suffered very bad nausea, stomach cramps, dizziness etc.. Just wondering if anyone else has experienced this or heard of it happening to anyone? All my pregnancy results were negative. You can have the implant fitted any time after you've given birth. Anyone have any idea? How long had you had the implant in? I just want to know if anyone has had these symptoms? Laura- hope your symptoms eased up and youre feeling better now. What are the Nexplanon side effects after removal? It’s been 10 days since nexplanon removal. my implant was due to expire on the 15th November. Please note, as this is a peer-to-peer support board, Netmums has not checked the qualifications of anyone posting. It was negative , which I was sure it would be. Ive been having unprotected sex since feb 27th. A place to discuss contraception and sexual health with other Netmums. I've been worried as I've been feeling very tired lately and over sleeping. xox, Sorry I havent been on for a while! It may look bruised for a week or two. Thanks, that definately helps. Hope you feel better soon x, I have never had the implant so I couldn't say but as it all affects your hormones I would say it is definately possible that you could have side effects after its removal. Definitely not pregnant so mabee when you have the implant removed your body has trouble readjusting to the hormones and has something like a fake pregnancy? So technically all you have to do is ovulate after this and you could concieve. Check out my live video of me taking the 88cent pregnancy test 1 month after nexplanon removal.Follow me on Instagram @kdub713 Other side effects include: depression and pain. After giving birth. 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