In studies one out of ten women stopped using the implant because of an intolerable change to their bleeding pattern. Besides changes in menstrual bleeding patterns other common side effects reported in women using NEXPLANON include.
Implanon Warnings
Its important to understand what to expect.
Bleeding after nexplanon insertion. Some women have no periods some will have irregular spotting or light periods. The majority of patients will stop irregular menstrual bleeding without medical intervention over. Warning Signs Call the clinic if any of the following occurs.
Besides changes in menstrual bleeding patterns other common side effects reported in women using NEXPLANON include. It can take up to 3 months after insertion for the bleeding pattern to settle. You have fever or chills The implant comes out or you have concerns about its location.
For a small percentage of women this is a known and not dangerous side effect. If you have concerns about your bleeding pattern please contact the GP. Nexplanon can cause periods to become less regular.
Pain and pain at the site of insertion. You have bleeding pus or increasing redness or pain at insertion site. Viral infection such as sore throats or flu-like symptoms.
After the numbness in your arm wears off you may have some soreness for a day or two where the Nexplanon was inserted. Pain and pain at the site of insertion. Temporary pain bruising swelling or irritation at the site where it was located.
However this can limit timely access resulting in the chance of unintended pregnancy while waiting to have the implant inserted. Viral infection such as sore throats or flu-like symptoms. Your period may be longer or shorter or you may have no bleeding at all.
After the pain medication has worn off your arm may ache a little where the implant was inserted but it goes away quickly. Most progesterone-only contraceptives including the Mini-Pill Mirena IUD and IMPLANON will impact natural bleeding patterns. Vaginitis inflammation of the vagina.
Counsel the patient on using a back-up method of contraception for 7 days after the Nexplanon placement procedure. You may experience a change in frequency absent less more frequent or continuous intensity reduced or increased or in duration. Like with other progestagen-only contraceptives your menstrual bleeding pattern may change when using Implanon NXT.
You may have some tenderness or swelling around the implant for a few days and it may look bruised for a week or two. The Implanon should be removed andor replaced by a health care provider after three years. After 24 hours you can remove the dressing.
Mood swings nervousness or depressed mood. Vaginitis inflammation of the vagina. However the most common side effect of Nexplanon is the change in normal menstrual bleeding and some women stopped using the device because the change in their bleeding pattern was uncomfortable.
Ibuprofen or other over-the-counter pain relievers and cold packs can reduce pain andswelling. The most common side effect of Nexplanon is a change in your normal bleeding pattern. Sometimes longer or shorter bleeding can be experienced as well as spotting or no bleeding.
The formation of scar tissue including keloid scars at the insertion. These may include changes in bleeding frequency intensity duration or. Keep the pressure dressing elastic bandage on for 24 hours and keep it dry.
Traditionally and according to the product information the implant is inserted on days 15 of the cycle day 1 being the first day of menstrual bleeding when pregnancy is excluded and is effective immediately. Women who use NEXPLANON are likely to have changes in their vaginal bleeding patterns. Educate the patient on how to palpate or confirm device location.
Bleeding on IMPLANON NXT IMPLANON bleeding changes are a common side effect and its use has been associated with erratic bleeding patterns. Mood swings nervousness or depressed mood. A few women have more prolonged bleeding.
This usually happens within three months of having the implant inserted. If you have prolonged bleeding with the contraceptive implant your doctor or nurse can prescribe extra hormone tablets to suppress the bleeding until it settles by itself. Did you have a lot of spotting or bleeding after getting the Nexplanon inserted.
The manufacturer of Nexplanon the earlier version of which was called Implanon reports that the following side effects are possible upon removal of the device. Counsel the patient well on potential side effects especially irregular bleeding. After that you shouldnt be able to feel the implant being inserted.
Based on data from clinical trials of the non-radiopaque etonogestrel implant IMPLANON. Bleeding and spotting episodes. What to Do If Menstrual Bleeding Persists 3 Months After Insertion Dont worry.
This way you keep the contraceptive cover and the periods will usually settle down over time.
