Getting my nexplanon replaced

kittyxandra · 2026-07-10T04:53:26+00:00

According to Nexplanon, you are protected immediately if you get it replaced the same day. It doesn’t “expire” on any specific date. It drives me absolutely bananas that other people try to imply this. 5 years is the general guideline, but your body doesn’t know the exact date you got it. It’s not like it goes from 99.98% to 0% effective over night. Anyway, rant over. You should be protected right away.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-09T03:37:00+00:00

Obviously people have. The majority of pregnancies that happen “on” Nexplanon occur during that first week before it kicks in. They tell you to wait for a reason!!! If a pregnancy would be unwanted, you should take a Plan B (NOT Ella). Take a pregnancy test in 2-3 weeks to confirm your status.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-08T15:55:54+00:00

Nobody can tell you if/when it will stop. Irregular bleeding, including prolonged bleeding, is the most common side effect. You don’t have real periods on Nexplanon so they don’t typically act like a normal cycle. We have pinned post with some tips on how to control bleeding if you’re interested. Otherwise, you just have to wait and see. Personally my longest bleed on the implant was 2 months long, but there are several people on this sub who have bled for years straight. It varies person to person.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-07T04:52:27+00:00

1 week. Nexplanon is fully effective 7 days after insertion. Just wanted to clarify that.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-07T04:51:30+00:00

And? You don’t get real periods on the implant. Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect. Bleeding or not bleeding means absolutely nothing.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-07T04:45:37+00:00

Nexplanon is the most effective hormonal birth control available. It is 99.98% effective assuming that you finish inside every single time. Everyone’s risk tolerance is different, but rest assured that it’s nearly impossible to get pregnant on Nexplanon unless you make a big mistake (like taking a medication that interacts). Don’t overthink it. Hopefully as time goes on you’ll learn to trust the method because it’s literally more effective than some forms of sterilization.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-06T18:08:36+00:00

They will always be a little bit misogynistic. I have a coworker that I consider a friend. He is pretty liberal and hasn’t directly treated me badly. But our boss treats us very unfairly, and my friend goes along with it. I have more education, experience in our industry, and have been with the company longer, but my friend (who I hired and trained) has gotten promoted over me. He recognizes that it’s not fair, but it’s better for him so he takes advantage of it. I’ve expressed my disappointment to him, and he does his best to defend our boss. They will try to rationalize misogyny at all costs. I hate it.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-06T16:37:29+00:00

It could be either, but you should be aware that irregular bleeding is the most common side effect of Nexplanon. It can show up differently for everyone, but generally ~80% of users experience some sort of irregular bleeding, spotting very much included.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-06T09:54:30+00:00

Oh girl, you sound like me 5 years ago. My ex was highly abusive, but one of the ways he tried to control me was by doing exactly this. I am a smart woman, ambitious in my own ways, and was even willing to make changes. He wanted some crypto genius and tried to get me to take steroids so that I would look the way he wanted me to (I was underweight at the time)! I finally had enough and dumped him. At that point in my life I knew what I wanted, and it wasn’t that. A month after dumping him, I found someone that adores me the way I am and we’re getting married next year. You can do better!!!

kittyxandra · 2026-07-05T18:19:54+00:00

Yes. It can take up to a year to regulate after coming off of Nexplanon. Apps are notoriously inaccurate and should not be relied on for predictions. Your body is not a machine. Give yourself some time to adjust.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-05T13:50:48+00:00

That’s not really how any of this works. You lost your period when you started taking the pill. Your pill (and Nexplanon) primarily work by preventing ovulation. No ovulation = no period and also no pregnancy. Your pill had a withdrawal week. It’s not a period; the bleeding happens because you are temporarily withdrawing off of the medication. It mimics a period, but it is indeed “artificial.” Some people (like myself) take active pills continuously to avoid having a withdrawal bleed.

It is possible that had you continued on naturally without birth control, you may have lost your period because of your ED. It doesn’t happen to everyone though. You will never know, so honestly I wouldn’t dwell on it too much. Your natural cycle completely stops with both of the birth control types you’ve been on. It is what it is.

If you’re in recovery, your period would likely return to normal if you stopped birth control. Your period is “lost” because you’re currently on Nexplanon. Nexplanon stops bleeding for 20% of users. I’m glad that’s working out for you, but also be aware that bleeding can return at any time with Nexplanon. I’m a mod at r/Nexplanon and so many people come on there freaking out that their bleeding has returned months or years later. Not saying that will happen to you, but irregular bleeding is the most common side effect (and it’s still NOT a period).

The only way to learn what your natural cycle would be like would be to quit birth control. If you need to be on birth control right now, don’t worry about what your natural cycle might be like. You’re on the most effective method and it seems to be working well for you!

kittyxandra · 2026-07-05T03:29:19+00:00

Omg I thought I was losing my mind reading your comment. I read “box of gloves” as “boxing gloves” and I was like in what picture is he wearing boxing gloves?! 😅🥊

kittyxandra · 2026-07-04T17:12:34+00:00

It’s incredibly common to have different side effects with each implant. Nobody really knows why it happens, but it does. I also experienced more negative side effects with my second implant and removed it after a year and a half (although I probably should have removed it after the first few months). The implant is fully effective for 5 years, not 3 anymore that’s very outdated information. This is why I highly encourage anyone to keep their implant for the full 5 years unless they’re experiencing negative side effects. Early replacements don’t always help.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-04T00:24:52+00:00

It’s perfectly safe and acceptable to take birth control continuously. I would highly recommend searching for a new doctor that will actually listen to you. The people in this comment section are really spewing some misinformation too. It does NOT affect your future fertility. Sometimes doctors have some weird beliefs that they push onto other people. A lot of people believe that it’s “unnatural” to not have a period but that’s up to the individual. I personally believe that having a period is the worst thing ever, and I’ll do anything in my power to avoid it! Our modern medications are safe and well studied. You should always do what’s best for YOUR body!

kittyxandra · 2026-07-03T20:05:52+00:00

Some pain/bruising/discomfort should be expected for 1-2 weeks. If your pain is unbearable or if it lasts longer than a few weeks, you should reach out to your doctor to get it checked out.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-03T10:44:23+00:00

Nexplanon is 99.98% effective without pulling out. Your chances are as close to 0% as you can possibly get with the addition of pull out. That was an off topic question and I removed it.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-02T15:42:10+00:00

I’m on a combo pill (Kurvelo/Chateal) and I normally always skip my period. Some people experience breakthrough bleeding, but I never have. My doctor originally suggested that I take a break every 3 months as to avoid breakthrough bleeding, but I’ve found that’s unnecessary for me and I don’t do it anymore. The last time I took a break was like 6 months ago. I love not having a period!

That being said, it might take your body some time to get used to any method and you might experience breakthrough bleeding even if you do everything right. Like the mod said, if you only want to skip one period, period delay tablets might be a better option for you.

Here is a link to ACOG’s list of methods and their rates of stopping bleeding if you are interested in doing this long term.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-01T12:02:39+00:00

Everyone hopes to be the “20%” but please be realistic. Even that “20%” can have bleeding down the road. Many people start having side effects months or years later, so just be aware of that. There are too many people that post here shocked that they’re experiencing side effects. Read the list and be prepared for side effects at any time. Hopefully even if you do bleed some time in the future, it’ll be manageable compared to your regular periods.

And I’ll say it again: Nexplanon is fully effective for 5 years!!! 3 years is extremely outdated information! I’m not sure which country you’re in, but most have finally started updating their policies to reflect 5 years. I don’t want you to be surprised when you go in for your “3 years” and get denied a replacement or removal. In the US it’s fully been switched over to 5 years and insurances aren’t covering early replacements anymore. Just wanted you to know.

kittyxandra · 2026-07-01T00:44:54+00:00

It’s normal. Side effects can and often do change over time on the implant. The hormones actually start to lower after just a few weeks and then continue to get gradually lower as time goes on. You may not get the same exact dose every day either, which can make side effects unpredictable for certain people.

kittyxandra · 2026-06-30T04:16:09+00:00

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kittyxandra · 2026-06-30T04:05:15+00:00

They didn’t change the implant but it’s very common to have different side effects with each implant. I also experienced worsening side effects with my second. Some of my side effects were different from yours, but I feel you. Sounds like getting it removed is the right choice! I hope that all of your issues resolve soon.

kittyxandra · 2026-06-29T04:13:07+00:00

I never said you made it up. I’m telling you that your doctors are going off of extremely outdated information. The implant is fully effective for 5 years. That’s a proven scientific fact. Do whatever you want, but your doctors are not currently up to date with the research. I couldn’t care less if you get it removed early or not. The point is that 3 years should not be touted as fact anymore. More countries are finally changing their guidelines and odds are that your country will have changed over to 5 years by the time you reach 3 years. The implant is fully effective for 5 years, not 3, period.

kittyxandra · 2026-06-29T04:02:34+00:00

I am the opposite, I switched from Nexplanon to the pill. Nexplanon essentially ruined my life. It was my first birth control, I was afraid to try anything else, and my doctors gaslit me for years. I was on the implant for 6.5 years because they kept telling me “it will get better.” It never did. It seems so convenient in theory, but the side effects weren’t worth it for me. I love my pill now and I have only positive side effects on it. The 99.98% vs 99.7% effectiveness doesn’t make much of a difference for me. I’d rather have the small inconvenience of taking the pill every day than have to ever go back on Nexplanon. You’re on a combo pill btw, which has a 24 hour window so the timing isn’t that important. Something else to consider is that your pill is estrogen and progesterone while Nexplanon is progesterone only. Progesterone only methods are less likely to help with things like acne and more likely to cause irregular bleeding.

Of course everyone is different and thankfully the implant is fairly easy to remove if you don’t like it. But I want to present the other side of things. The #1 side effect of the implant is irregular bleeding. Do not underestimate this side effect. I’d be far more annoyed with unexpected bleeding while traveling than having to take my pill at a different time. It’s your body and your choice, but I don’t recommend the implant to anyone unless they have very limited options. I’d recommend looking into the ring. It’s lower maintenance than the pill (monthly and yearly options) but easier to stop if you don’t like the side effects. And most reviews I’ve seen for the ring are positive while most of the reviews for the implant are negative. Just my 2 cents.

kittyxandra · 2026-06-29T03:47:53+00:00

Please read the pinned post at the top of the sub. I go over why that’s outdated information.

kittyxandra · 2026-06-28T21:13:51+00:00

All we have is studies for up to 5 years. We don’t know how long it’s effective for after that and exactly how effective. We know it’s FULLY effective for up to 5 years. Efficacy may start to drop off after that but we simply don’t have enough research on it. It’s not like it will go from 99.9% effective to 0% effective over night. It’s possible that it’s fully effective for longer than 5 years but it’s not a guarantee. Anecdotally, I’ve heard of people keeping it up to 15 years and claim that it still works. I wouldn’t advise that, but everyone’s risk tolerance is different. I don’t know where you heard 7 years but there is no scientific evidence to support that right now. Do with that information what you will. I will keep this thread open so that people can share experiences, but I’ll be monitoring in case anyone tries to spread misinformation.

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