Contraception Implant

I got the implant and my periods would not stop. Had it for 2 weeks and 4 days straight when i decided to get it removed. Finally stopped after 2 days.
Ended up getting the injections in my arm every 3 months. Works a charm though i do get a bit nauseous the first 2 or so hours after getting it done. All in all though. Worth it.

I loved being on the contraceptive implant and I want to get back onto it. I didn’t get my period until every 6 months and I didn’t get pimples. I didn’t gain excess weight or anything. I know this is not for everyone but I for one loved it.

For 20% of women it just does not sit well with them. Often they have heavy or constant bleeding. Which can occur in the beginning but if it doesn’t settle within two months or so they are advised to have it removed.

I’ve had mine about 5-6 months and can’t say I recognised any direct adverse effects. Although when my friend had hers removed (as she fell within that 20%) she asked me if I had noticed a drop in my moods. There’s a lot of stuff going on for me right now; but abject to that I was aware of how I was going to tears more often and over things I usually wouldn’t warrant becoming emotional over. Though I haven’t noticed it as of the last month or so.

HOWEVER. About 3 weeks ago I had sudden cystic acne (from which I have never previously suffered). Cystic acne is like a 20 cent size blind pimple – which can lead to really really bad scarring. When I googled this alongside the implanon there were quite a few threads in relation to it.

Because the implanon is progesterone (male hormone) it can cause your skin to produce more oil. This is ultimately what led to the cystic acne (I also got a stye right around this time so it’s possible it contributed to that as well). I was using Dermaid on the acne because it’s all I had at the time and was washing my face regularly and it seemed to clear up. I’ve kept on using the cream just in case but I haven’t noticed it occurring again.

Cystic acne is general hormonal – “This form of acne usually varies with the period cycle, and presents as deep seeded lumps, bumps and blind ending pimples around the jawline, chin, and cheek areas.” I think I may have been in my “period cycle” short of actually having a period, combined with a bit of stress and lack of sleep caused the acne.

Basically it’s a god send for some, for others it can cause a hell of a lot of problems. At this stage there’s no real way of knowing without getting it done. But definitely weigh up your options and what it would cost you to find out the hard way eh.

Despite this little lax I’m still pro implanon. It’s unbelievably cheaper and nothing makes me happier than not having a period each month. But it affects every woman differently.

I have the implant, i dont think I get any more or less pimples. I love it, it only costs i think 30 bucks or less for three years, you don’t have to take something everyday and it is 99.9 percent effective. But I think I am a lucky one, most people have side effects and I have none (I think). I am one of the lucky 20 percent of women with implanon who as a result never get there period (which is fine according to doctors) so I cant argue against it.

i dont know if it helps pimples or anything like that but everyone i know has had bad experiences from it, i would never get it

my friend had it done and she now has perfect skin and no periods (the lucky thing ,im jealous)

I found the forum for you babe 😉
hve a read
http://www.beautyheaven.com.au/forums/14/topics/4723?page=1

I agree with the ladies here.
There is actually a website that might help you.

It is run by the government and you can complete the quiz and it tells you “what contraception is best for you”

http://www.whatcontraceptiveareyou.com.au/?gclid=CKuj772q9J4CFQwwpAodtiqTzA

It also helps you find a clinic and find a place that can help you as well as Links.

You do really really need to see a doctor to discuss options. You can try family planning clinics or a womens health centre. I dont know what state you live in but this is the link for family planning nsw
http://www.fpahealth.org.au/

Yep like Elmos said check out the other thread but it really depends on the person, some people find any type of contraceptive helps as it just balances out the hormones. Some people who use Implanon have their period stop all together but I wasn’t one of those lucky ones when I had it in. Atleast if it doesn’t suit you it can be taken straight out unlike the injection you can get where if there are side effects you’re stuck with them until it wears off.

Thanks so much Elmo 🙂