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clearing_out_my_pockets

lkmc01 wrote: »

Ok boss. :beer: I've only just began to enjoy a sex life again after a year or so.....

And I take it the implanon isn't classed as protection - joking

I'm not saying that's what you should do, I'm saying that's what I would do.

Your partner has said to you that he doesn't want another child *yet* so given that there is a good chance of the implant failing, it wouldn't be fair on him to have unprotected sex.

And no - the implant doesn't count as protection...

lkmc01

Wouldnt go behind his back - its no why to carry on. Off to morrisons in an hour once the yellow stickers are out - will resist the toilet until then. I did have a heavy period from 13th to 20th of february through. I remember the dates well because we were away in Tenerife the whole week and 'on' the whole time. I declared started and stopped my period on the plane both ways!!!

Partner just arrived back from work. Told him that the implanon might not have worked since overweight. He seems to be in a 'well it would be ok if the implanon hadnt worked sort of mood' He said we will wait a couple of weeks for a test. I said no I'm getting on tonight. Results by 10pm.

lkmc01

Both tests are negative. Will wait and do more if nothing changes.

ikkle87

Weightloss/gain and stress as well as other factors can affect periods, if both tests are negative then i would wait a week and retest and if your still worried go visit your GP.

lkmc01

Well partner and I have been talking, I want to have the implanon out and try for a baby, but when he said not yet he meant he wants a baby born in june!!! So that would mean trying to conceive in september. He therefore wants me to get the implanon put back in for 6 months!!! I told him that baby making is not an exact science. No sex last night anyway. So I thought I could have the implanon taken out and then just use condoms until he is ready. That why it would give my periods chance to return to normal. More to follow....

lkmc01

Well partner and I have been talking, I want to have the implanon out and try for a baby, but when he said not yet he meant he wants a baby born in june!!! So that would mean trying to conceive in september. He therefore wants me to get the implanon put back in for 6 months!!! I told him that baby making is not an exact science. No sex last night anyway. So I thought I could have the implanon taken out and then just use condoms until he is ready. That why it would give my periods chance to return to normal. More to follow....

fluffnutter

lkmc01 wrote: »

Well partner and I have been talking, I want to have the implanon out and try for a baby, but when he said not yet he meant he wants a baby born in june!!! So that would mean trying to conceive in september. He therefore wants me to get the implanon put back in for 6 months!!! I told him that baby making is not an exact science. No sex last night anyway. So I thought I could have the implanon taken out and then just use condoms until he is ready. That why it would give my periods chance to return to normal. More to follow....

But what about the citalopram, lkmc? You really shouldn't be trying to conceive if you're taking SSRIs.

clearing_out_my_pockets

lkmc01 wrote: »

Well partner and I have been talking, I want to have the implanon out and try for a baby, but when he said not yet he meant he wants a baby born in june!!! So that would mean trying to conceive in september. He therefore wants me to get the implanon put back in for 6 months!!! I told him that baby making is not an exact science. No sex last night anyway. So I thought I could have the implanon taken out and then just use condoms until he is ready. That why it would give my periods chance to return to normal. More to follow....

Having the implant out and letting your hormone levels settle does sound (to me) to be sensible. However I agree with fluffnutter - you should sort your depression / moods out before you consider having a baby.

FWIW, I had the implant out two weeks ago and my hormones haven't settled yet - as you say, having a baby isn't an exact science and it'll be almost impossible to guarantee you have a baby in June.

lkmc01

But if the implanon can cause depression then I may be ok without the implanon in anyway. I think I will try coming off both and waiting for a few months as partner says. But although I have 2 negative tests I still feel swollen. Will book doctors appointment for implanon out and do more tests in a week.

So when should I have had the implanon out then bearing in mind I am 17 stone and 5 foot 6? It has been in 3 years in June this year since I had it in.

fluffnutter

If you think the implanon's contributing to or causing your depression, then I'd have it out sooner rather than later. If you fall pregnant whilst still on the citalopram, you'll have to stop taking it immediately which isn't the best way to stop taking anti-depressants. Far better to give yourself some time for your hormones and moods to settle down before trying for a baby.