Impant question

**Jamtart** · 30-10-2010, 10:27am

I had the implant fitted in August, I didn't have a period until last week. I came on on Thursday and I am still bleeding now 9 days later. It's not heavy but I have never in my life had a period that lasted more than 5 days. Should I be worried and see the Dr? If it's going to be like this all the time I think I might have it removed

**Helcatt** · 30-10-2010, 10:54am

I had all sorts of problems with the implant and excessive bleeding was one of them

If it doesn't feel right to you, get it removed.

HX

**Jamtart** · 30-10-2010, 11:00am

Thanks hun, I will see if I am still bleeding on Monday and make an appt with the Dr. I think it is also one of the reasons I can't seem to lose weight too.

Is it easy to remove?

***Fallen Angel*** · 30-10-2010, 01:24pm

JT I had mine fitted in March and had a period for the first time about 2 weeks ago. I have had spotting on and off throughout tho and it's a PITA. I'm thinking of getting mine removed.

**Whisky Chaser** · 30-10-2010, 03:19pm

I had mine fitted September 09. Had no bleeding whatsoever until 2 months ago and since then i've been spotting every 10 days. Loved my implant until then as i didn't seem to have any reactions to it. Now since my 'first' period i've been putting on weight so easily and it's hard to shift and have seemed to develop a rage. Rather than wait to see if it calms down i'm having it removed on thursday

**Jamtart** · 01-11-2010, 09:05am

Originally Posted by *Fallen Angel*

JT I had mine fitted in March and had a period for the first time about 2 weeks ago. I have had spotting on and off throughout tho and it's a PITA. I'm thinking of getting mine removed.

I have had spotting too, it's so frustrating

Originally Posted by Whisky Chaser

i've been putting on weight so easily and it's hard to shift and have seemed to develop a rage. Rather than wait to see if it calms down i'm having it removed on thursday

Yes me too! I am wondering if the implant is causing me to be so moody too

**mrsdunny207** · 01-11-2010, 09:25am

I only bleed every 3 months or so with the implant but it does then last (quite lightly) for about 11 days which is a bit of a pain... I'm finding it OK otherwise though

**Jamtart** · 01-11-2010, 09:28am

I *think* I have stopped bleeding so will see how it goes, if it starts again I am going to have it removed.

**bubblewrap** · 01-11-2010, 09:30am

It could just be settling down JT, if the bleeding is stopping now, I'd be inclined to wait and see what happens next month.

I'm one of those *lucky* women who still get a period every month since having my implant inserted in September last year :roll:

Could very well be causing a shitty mood JT - my friend had hers removed after her husband called it "the bitch chip"

**Jamtart** · 01-11-2010, 09:38am

I think I will see if it settles down BW, it's frustrating as there is a new man on the scene and I don't want it ruining my fun

**bubblewrap** · 01-11-2010, 09:42am

**Jamtart** · 02-11-2010, 09:12pm

I'm still bleeding 12 days on

I think I'm going to as for it to be removed. How easy is it to remove? So frustrating.

**Whisky Chaser** · 02-11-2010, 09:19pm

not sure on the procedure but my nurse told me i had to have it in at least 3 months before they'd consider removing it due to the cost. So depending on how long you've had it in for you may have to wait a while longer to see if it settles down or not

**Jamtart** · 02-11-2010, 09:24pm

It's not been 3 months. I think I will speak to my Dr. This bleeding I almost 3 times longer than I've ever bled since starting my periods. Sucks

**Whisky Chaser** · 02-11-2010, 09:39pm

i *think* they can make exceptions though if it's effecting your day to day life like your constant bleeding, it seems to depend on your doctor/nurse where i live. If they refuse at first keep pushing them, it's your body afterall and they cant realistically expect you to wait however long for it to stop

**Petrus** · 02-11-2010, 09:48pm

Hun, just give it a touch longer, I was so close to giving up and having it taken out and now almost 6 months in my hormones have settled down and I feel happy with it.

**Jamtart** · 02-11-2010, 09:51pm

Thanks I hope she does remove it. I've put on weight, have constant spots, bad mood swings and now bleeding. It been since Aug and that's when I had it fitted!

**Jamtart** · 02-11-2010, 09:51pm

S did you have bad bleeding? It's driving me mad!

**Jamtart** · 22-11-2010, 12:50pm

Just to update, I am still bleeding (spotting mostly but some days heavier) over 4 weeks on... I am seeing the Dr today to ask her to remove it.

Has anyone had it removed? How do they remove it?

**noo noo** · 22-11-2010, 01:30pm

It may just take a while to settle down - would you be happy to take the Pill alongside for a few months? This obviously regulatues your cycle and can kick start the body back into a regular cycle.

My sister has had here for nearly 6 years now and has no bleeding at all for the last 5. She's had it removed and a new one put in 3 years ago and is just due to get it done again. As long as you can still feel it its very easy to remove with just a small incision.