implanon ques.

hey i am currently on the implannon. Does anyone know if you are still getting your periods does it still work???? I was thinking about going to the dr but i know it is a common side affect but i would be very happy to think it IS still working lol

I had it in for nearly 3 years and bled quite a lot on it and didn't get pregnant. If you are worried I would see your Dr.

Absence of your period while using Implanon is only in 25% of cases.
And even then, it can be gone for a few months and come back a few months etc.
But yes it does still work - progestin only contraceptives change the cervical mucus and make the utrerus unsuitable for implantation. Some people just have the luck of the draw and get no period to go with :)

If you're worried do a HPT or see your doctor, but i think you'll be fine ;)

As long as you can feel the implant there is no problem. I had two, on the first I didn't get my period at all, second time around it came every two months or so.

i have had mine for almost 3 years now (due to be replaced in august this year)
to start with i had no period for about 3 months then i got one every 2nd month up till about 2 months ago now i think it could be starting to wear off as i am getting a period every single month and they are different like before i had any contraceptive of any sort, i have a dr appointment tomorrow to discuss it cause i really dont want anymore