Contreceptive Implant Removal (Implanon)

lauren_1

I had mine taken out not so long ago, it was actually worse going in that it was coming out, i did need a stitch to keep the cut closed and it took 15 mins to get out but healed very quickly and had no pain or much swelling after.

alisara

Had mine out last week, will never have it again as it made me moody, spotty and made me bleed for weeks on end.

I have to say it was painless and quick though. All you feel is slight tugging and from what i can see of my arm i only have a tiny scar.

deceptacon18

Hi i'm getting my implant taken out next week, i have had it in for 8 months and have been on a period for the last 6 months everyday.
I have suffered serious mood swings, aggression, depression, crying for no reason, weight gain, acne, bloating, headaches almost everyday.
obviously im glad it hasnt made me pregnant but I wouldnt recommend it as it has made me so ill and made my body hate me ha.

aless02

You guys who did have it removed - did you go to your GP? I had mine originally inserted at a sex health clinic, but I've since moved. I'd love to get it down at the local surgery, as it's just across the street! Just wondering if GPs generally do this sort of thing?

vegankris

aless02- I had to go back to the family planning clinic I'd originally had it inserted in to have it removed as I'd moved and neither my GP nor my new local FP clinic dealt with Implanon. This was back in 2000 or so when it was a fairly new thing so maybe more GP's do it now though? Probably worth phoning up and asking as you might sbe lucky and save yourself a journey!

I found the removal really easy, not very painful at all- and it was such a relief to have it out as I'd had horrible side effects too!

dizzyd_3

please can anyone help.

I had my implant put in when i lived in England but since then have moved to Bulgaria. Had my implanton removed four weeks ago at one of the hospitals. Since having it removed i seem to be going crazy, getting palputations, tummy churning, feeling hot. Could it be my hormones backfiring on me or something else. Please anyone else felt like this

Stephb1986_2

Hi Dizzy, I had mine removed and left it out for 3 months and had a new one put back in I didn't have any side affects like that sorry I cant really help

P.S My mum and dad are moving to Bulgaria soon and we are coming over in may

Steph xx

dizzyd_3

Thanks Steph for you reply. Your mum and dad will love it over here as will you when you come in May.

Quick update, took a bulgarian friend who speaks good english to the docs last night cause i couldnt take anymore. The doc has given me tablets for the anxiety attacks and took blood to check my hormone levels, will get results back Thursday.

Buttonmoons

I've booked an app to get the implant out. Got an app tomorrow to "talk it through" Hello! Just rip it out!
I've had nothing but problems, I got it put in 6months ago, and have not had ONE day where I've not bled, my breasts have started leaking milk but the final nail is the acne I've gotten all over my cheeks. It's horrible!!

I liked the reassurance of not having to worry about getting pregnant, and forgetting the pill etc, but I've had enough now. They better give me diannete to clear up the acne too *crys*