Why am I spotting on nexplanon?

Women who use NEXPLANON are likely to have changes in their vaginal bleeding patterns. These may include changes in bleeding frequency, intensity, duration, or amenorrhea. The bleeding pattern experienced during the first 3 months using NEXPLANON is broadly predictive of the future bleeding pattern for many women.

How long does spotting on nexplanon last?

The majority of patients will stop irregular menstrual bleeding without medical intervention over 6-12 months, so one option is just to wait and see how your body adjusts. Remember that you might not be one of the lucky 5% of women who have no more periods while on Nexplanon.

What does Brown spotting mean on nexplanon?

You may also have brown discharge (old blood). This discharge is common as your body adjusts to the hormone medicine in the implant, which can take one or more months to stop.

How do you know if you’re pregnant on nexplanon?

If you become pregnant while using Nexplanon®: It is very unlikely, but you can get pregnant while using this. Take a urine pregnancy test if you feel like you may be pregnant. Call the clinic right away if it is positive.

How would you know if your pregnant on the implant?

However, on the very rare chance that you become pregnant while using the contraceptive implant, there are a number of signs you could look for. These may include a change in the pattern of your periods (if you still have them), tender breasts, tiredness, or nausea.

How long does brown discharge last on the implant?

In most cases, implantation spotting only lasts from a few hours to a couple days, but some women report having implantation spotting for up to seven days. You may experience some light cramping and soreness during implantation. For this reason, women often mistake implantation spotting for their regular period.

Has anyone gotten pregnant on Nexplanon?

It’s now available under the brand name Nexplanon. The implant is one of the most effective birth control methods out there — it’s more than 99% effective. That means fewer than 1 out of 100 people who use the implant get pregnant each year.

Can you sue if you get pregnant on Nexplanon?

Under state and federal laws, it is possible to sue medical providers and drug companies for wrongful birth if contraceptives that were intended to prevent a pregnancy fail to work as directed.