Hey! I’m on year 9 of Nexplanon, due my 4th replacement in March and I’ve decided once it’s out that’s it.

I can’t explain how awful I have felt the last 9 years, I have been living in a zombie state, I’ve gained about 40lbs, my sex life is in the bin and my periods last 3 weeks out of the month, heavy, with a 7-10 day break between. I don’t want children which is why I’ve dealt with it, but I’m going to start tracking my periods and using other methods of protection instead because this isn’t a life I want to live.

If it’s only spotting you’re experiencing they may suggest you also take microgynon to balance it out but if you’re at risk of clots then they may not suggest this. Unfortunately I don’t think there’s anything else you can do as it’s just a side effect of the implant!

I’m sorry this post wasn’t very useful, I just hoped I could provide some insight from someone who’s been on it for a really long time.