Implanon- Side Effects
Common Side Effects
Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect, especially in the first 6–12 months of use.
Less common side effects of Implanon include
Irregular bleeding is the most common side effect, especially in the first 6–12 months of use.
- For most women, periods become fewer and lighter. After one year, 1 out of 3 women who use Implanon will stop having periods completely.
- Some women have longer, heavier periods.
- Some women have increased spotting and light bleeding between periods.
Less common side effects of Implanon include
- change in sex drive
- discoloring or scarring of the skin over the implant
- headache
- nausea
- pain at the insertion site
- sore breasts
Serious Side Effects
Serious problems usually have warning signs. Tell your health care provider immediately if- You have bleeding, pus, or increasing redness, or pain at insertion site.
- You have a new lump in your breast.
- You have no period after having a period every month.
- You have unusually heavy or prolonged bleeding from your vagina.
- The implant comes out or you have concerns about its location
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