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I am on the contraceptive implant (the bar)

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Hi I am on the bar and I am thinking of getting it removed I am experiencing awful acne and a low libido. I am now on antibiotics for 2 mons for my ance and have not noticed an improvement. I have had the bar on since June 2021, since july I was spotting for 3 mons and now have had no period since October. I am reluctant to get it out after going through all that with my period. any advice would be helpful thanks

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🙂 You can see previous discussions by typing ‘contraceptive implant’ in the searchbox ..top right

🙂 There’s online support..search for Nexplanon Support Group

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Honestly, I nearly lost my job and my relationship because of the bar. I was sold it as the best thing since contraception was invented and it was sheer hell! I was either angry and exploding or in tears and inconsolable. I had constant bleeding and was utterly miserable. I told them either they removed it or I did. Within 48 hours of its removal I was back to normal and the bleeding had stopped. I don't actually know anyone who has had a good experience with it and my advice is to get it removed and look at other options. I've now got a copper coil and while loads of people don't do well with it, I have no issues.

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Doryyy in reply to BlackIsleGirl

Thank for your reply I will definitely call my GP to get it removed

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