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Can Implanon Cause Bleeding, Headache, Back Pain And Mood Swings?
I am 20 years old. I have been on the birth control implant Implanon since September 2011, inserted about a week after a 1st trimester surgical abortion.
For the 1st 2 weeks after insertion of the Implanon, I had very little to no vaginal bleeding. Starting around the 3rd week up to now, my bleeding has been constant, and heavier than my normal cycle.
I have also had headaches, back pain, and mood swings since the bleeding has increased.
Is this something I should be worried about, and should I have the Implanon removed?
For the 1st 2 weeks after insertion of the Implanon, I had very little to no vaginal bleeding. Starting around the 3rd week up to now, my bleeding has been constant, and heavier than my normal cycle.
I have also had headaches, back pain, and mood swings since the bleeding has increased.
Is this something I should be worried about, and should I have the Implanon removed?
Fri, 31 Jan 2020
Hello,
The symptoms you are experiencing are expected side effects from Implanon. These side effects will eventually subside in a few weeks.
Hope this answers your query
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
The symptoms you are experiencing are expected side effects from Implanon. These side effects will eventually subside in a few weeks.
Hope this answers your query
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi Rita Venugopal
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