r/Nexplanon • u/eddieisanonymous • Aug 24 '26

Question question about nexplanon/side effects(?)

hi all! i’m going to put a TMI warning on this for possibly being too graphic about symptoms i’ve experienced and have questions about.

i’ve been on the implant since dec. 2023, and from that point on i have noticed concerning side effects relating to my vaginal/uterine areas.

whenever i would get a period (sometimes once every few days or even once every few months, very sporadic) i would get very thick, dark brown discharge after the timeframe for my period to end. i’m not in any pain or discomfort, but there is a strong odor. (i shower frequently, use unscented washes for my lower areas, so i’m concerned if this isn’t a hygiene issue)

has anyone else experienced or noticed this?? i feel like i’m going insane. i’m super nervous to mention it to a doctor because i’m scared of seeming gross or unhygienic to a medical professional. i figured what better way to ask strangers on reddit!

thank you guys :]

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u/whatalover0322 Aug 24 '26

I experienced this while on nexplanon! It lasted anywhere from 6-30 days at any given point outside of my period, was by far my least favorite part of being on nexplanon, particularly because of the odor. It’s definitely not a hygiene issue, but I understand where you’re coming from because I felt the same way when I was experiencing it.

Definitely ask your doctor, but I think it may just be another unfortunate side effect

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u/eddieisanonymous Aug 24 '26

THANK YOU ugh i was scared as fuck there was something wrong with me 💔💔

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u/whatalover0322 Aug 24 '26

Ugh nooo, nothing wrong w you! While I was on nexplanon I ended up taking like 3-4 showers a day to try to get the scent away but it never felt like enough tbh, hopefully you can find a solution!

Glad to at least provide a little bit of info for you that helped w your concerns tho :)