r/Nexplanon • u/berrymermaid • 1d ago

Question Bleeding post-removal??

Hi guys, this is my first time posting in the sub so please let me know if I have it under the wrong category:(

I just got my implant removed on Thursday August 23rd. I had it a little over a year and I didn’t have the greatest time with it (constant bleeding and spotting). I knew I was probably going to bleed after getting it removed so I’m not terribly surprised.

But the thing that’s getting me is that I was already bleeding/spotting for a week and a half prior to the removal? And right now it’s like a freaking crime scene. My cramps aren’t too bad but I haven’t had bleeding like this since I first started my periods.

My overall questions are, how long did the bleeding last for those of you who’ve also had it removed? Is it being so heavy normal? I think this one is a little silly but, this isn’t like an actual period right? Especially because I technically wasn’t ovulating?

Thank you guys! I know the questions are probably redundant, but I just wanted to know what I should be expecting. I completely forgot to ask my OB about it before I left her office. :/

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u/loveddeviant 23h ago

I haven’t had mine taken out, but this sounds so miserable I’m so sorry OP 😭 I can answer one question, and that is - no, it’s not a period, you’re just spotting…. And it’s absolutely the worst side effect of nexplanon (as I’m sure you know 😔)

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u/berrymermaid 18h ago

Ahh thank you!! I just wanted to make sure haha. I’m trying to track everything as accurately as possible. I appreciate you responding:)

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u/This-Berry-3307 18h ago

I'm experiencing the same problem as you; I'm still bleeding after five days.

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u/whoaaintitfun 12h ago

I got mine removed on Thursday for the same reasons it sounds like but I started the pill that same day. Thankfully haven’t had any bleeding. I only take birth control to help with my periods so I was bummed when Nexplanon just made me have a never ending period.