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Master June 2015

**Nexplanon Users** (I know, I'm a broken record)

ChampagneDream, on May 14, 2014 at 12:16 PM Posted in Fitness and Health 0 8

If any of you have been reading my posts you know the birth control dilemma I'm in. For those of you who haven't, I'll sum it up. I'm sick of pills, went for IUD, they weren't able to place because I have such a "tight cervix", now seeking alernatives.

My doc called today to check on me. The insertion attempt was pretty invasive so she wanted to make sure I wasn't bleeding anymore etc. We talked about another attempt at insertion.... not into that.

Now... I'm planning on going June 2nd for the Nexplanon implant. Do any of you have one?? Pros, cons, insertion experience??

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Latest activity by FutureMrs.S, on May 16, 2014 at 11:00 PM
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    Just Said Yes August 2015
    Brieana ·
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    I've been on Nexplanon for almost 9 years now. My 3rd implant will come out right before my wedding next August. I have not one negative thing to say. It has worked for me from day 1. No weight gain, no hormonal outbreaks. I get my period every 4(ish) months. My body bleeds when it has to. The insertion experience is nothing. A few needles to numb the area and as long as you look the other way you don't know anything is happening. Your arm will be sore afterwards for a few days but that goes away, as does any bruising. I recommend Nexplanon to anyone and everyone I talk to. Hope you love it just as much as I do and this made you feel better! Good luck!

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  • Caylin C.
    Master August 2015
    Caylin C. ·
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    I haven't personally used it, but I have heard nothing but good things about it. I hope everything gets sorted out for you and something finally works!

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    VIP May 2015
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    One of my coworkers and I were talking about this yesterday, actually! She's had it for a few years, she loves hers. Said she had issue after issue with the pills, having to switch all the time, and when she got the Nexplanon in, she had no issues. Makes me want to consider it over the pills I have been taking for years.

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    Master June 2015
    ChampagneDream ·
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    THANK YOU!! Finally people with something good to say. I am getting less and less nervous as I hear more good things.

    @Brieana- thanks for "waking up" my post!!

    Keep the comments coming!!

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  • Keisha
    Devoted September 2014
    Keisha ·
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    I had the nexplanon for 2 months and i bled through the whole 2 months. Im sorry tmi, but it also hurt for me when my so and i had intercourse. The birth control ended up making me very dry even when we would play around he couldnt get me wet at all. Other than that i had no problems. I got my iud put back in but now im having problems with that as well recently. Im starting to hate birth control.

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    VIP August 2014
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    I have implanon which I think is a different brand? No major problems. I'm scared to get it out though :/ lol

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    Super June 2014
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    I had implanon put in like 4 years ago, LOVED it, no period until about 4 months before it was time to take it out. i got another (nexplanon) put in in august and no problems. i was on the depo shot for about a year before i got it, and i gained seriously 50 lbs in a couple months!!! i mean theres prolly no excuse but my own fault for that, ive always heard that BC doesnt cause u to gain weight, it causes u to crave more and wanna eat more which equals weight gain, but after i quit i didnt gain anymore weight. insertion is really pretty easy, they numb the area and literally inject the little thing into your arm. its like 2 inches long, super thin and you can feel it under your skin but cant see it, plus its under your arm anyway. its sore for a couple days like someone said, just like if u got a shot or something in your arm. but no bleeding and nothing unbearable and i didnt even need ibuprofen for the pain or anything. i'd give it a try!! worst that could happen is u hate it, and get it removed. but it find it to be the best BC option for me anyway. pills, i forget to take them on time. IUD ive heard terrible stories of the insertion process being terrible, lots of cramping, and i personally know 3 people who had it and got pregnant!!, depo shot biggest side affect is weight gain. so the nexplanon it is! good luck!

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  • FutureMrs.S
    Expert August 2014
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    I had implanon and it was ridiculous. I bled almost non stop through the whole time I was on it. I was definitely alot moodier too. I wouldn't recommend it.

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