All the contraceptive devices have been rigorously tested and are approved for long-term use. Because it is designed to be there for a long time, you can forget about the implant for 3 to5 years.
\nStill not working? If you are still bothered by the thought of having a device inside of you, there are plenty of other options. What about the injectable, patch; pill? Try a different method: injectable, Patch, Pill.
There may be a delay in your ability to get pregnant after getting the implant removed. Many women get pregnant soon after stopping the implant. If you do not want to get pregnant, start a different method immediately after getting your implant removed. Depending on your body, it can take up to 2 months to get back to your regular cycle after having the implant removed[1].
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\nIt is normal to stop having your period, and many women look at that as a good thing.
\nStill not working? If it is important to you to have regular periods so that you are sure you are not pregnant, you might want to try a cyclic method like the ring, the patch, or the pill.
\nTry a different method: Patch, Pill, Ring.
The hormones in your body will start to regulate after about six months[1].
\nIf you have had the implant for less than 6 months, and the side effects are bearable, wait before asking to have it removed.
\nIf you have had the implant for more than 6 months, talk with your provider about a different method. Still not working? If you have given it at least six months and the side effects are still bothering you, consider trying a shorter-acting, lower-dose method, such as patch; pill; ring. You could also try either IUD.
\nTry a different method: Hormonal IUD and IUD, Patch, Pill, Ring.
References:
\nSee your provider to get it removed. Once it is removed, the hormones in your body should go back to normal pretty quickly. There may be a delay in your ability to get pregnant after getting the implant removed. Many women get pregnant soon after stopping the implant. If you do not want to get pregnant, start a different method immediately after getting your implant removed. Depending on your body, it can take up to 2 months to get back to your regular cycle after having the implant removed.
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\nThis is a side effect that may be hard to fix, but if you have only had the implant for a few months or less, it could also lessen or go away on its own.
\nStill not working? If the spotting does not improve with time, you might want to check out methods that let you have a predictable period. These include the pill, the patch, or the ring.
\nTry a different method: Patch, Pill, Ring.
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