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writes:This is more a question my girlfriend should ask but since she doesn't post on forums I'll ask for her.She had a contraceptive implant put into her arm about 3 months ago, and the doctors told her at the time that either her periods would become longer, shorten, or go altogether. We didn't fully anticipate how much longer these periods would become however. She had one last 5 weeks, then about a 2 week break and is now 3 weeks into her 2nd period since the implant. She has visited the doctor 3 times about this and they don't seem in the slightest bit concerned about it (classic NHS!) but that at least tells us it isn't an anomaly and there are no serious health risks. Have any other women here experienced these problems and did they find a way of overcoming it? I've also noticed her mood swings have good a lot worse since the implant, and she can snap at me over any little thing. I'm pretty easygoing and am used to her getting unreasonably angry now and again, but her rate of anger at the moment is bordering ridiculous. There is a feeling between us that she has come this far with this darn thing that we shouldn't have it removed as hopefully the periods will normalise (and maybe even stop) but what do other people think? Is all this hassle worth it just cos condoms feel rubbish? Should she have this thing removed?Appreciate all advice!
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 August 2010): Have the implant taken out as soon as possible.
It will only get worse if left in.
Also it will help the aliens to find you for further experimentation
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 August 2010): I've had the implant almost a year and have been on my period constantly since having it inserted. I am planning on having it removed very soon as if you have problems with the implant it only gets worse, as a short-term however i am taking the mini-pill at the same time and my periods are being to return back to normal :)
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reader, Lotsalove.  +, writes (2 August 2010):
 I had the injection just over 2 years ago (which lasts 3 months) and i had a period for 2 months. When i went back for my next injection, they offered the implant, so i took this and only lasted a year with it. Luckily for me (and my boyfriend), My periods stopped altogether for the whole year. I thought this was fantastic, as any woman would, but having a period is a natural thing and therefore I felt my body was suffering.
But I also gained excessive weight because it made me always want to eat more than usual and alot of the time i'd feel run down. After a year I decided to remove it and switch to the pill. I didnt go on to the pill straight away because I wanted my body to have a break. Unfortunately, for about 8 months after coming off the implant I started getting a period every 2 weeks and so having 2 a month. It's only been the past 2 months that they have now progressed into once a month again.
I say all that to say, If your girlfriend is not happy with the implant which she sounds like shes not, then just simply have it removed. Its the easiest contraception because you havent got to remember to take anything or put anything on, but its said to be the one that messes up your body the most.
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reader, anonymous, writes (2 August 2010): yes i had this same problem. I had the depo~prevara shot on may 9, and on may 23 started my period. It finally ended on july 23. I have been to the dr 4 times and they say that even tho it is a 3 mo shot, it can affect me for up to a year! If i were in your gf's shoes i would have it taken out and try something else. And i would do it tomorrow! Good luck, mal
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reader, person12345 +, writes (2 August 2010):
 If she's struggling with the implant (and it sounds like she is) she can either switch to condoms, or simply switch hormonal contraceptives. There are so many types of hormones in different pills out there that to try them all she'd reach menopause by the time she'd stuck with them all, and each one will affect her differently. She can try a different form and just keep trying new ones until she finds one that has minimal side effects. Don't stick with one that's driving you both crazy, but don't give up on all of them. I've tried four different kinds. She just has to be pushy with the doctors. Doctors are very quick to dismiss pill side effects, especially ones that are emotional, but they're real. She should just demand a different kind of pill or nuvaring or whatever. Hopefully you guys find one that works for you.
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