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Ariel Lena • aspiring writer + model🖤

anything I should know before getting an implant? I've been thinking about it for a while now. I'd be so grateful for sharing your experience!

I don't wanna sound dumb😬I'm a virgin (uh, clearly), so I never tried pills or anything. I know many women develop a love-hate relationship with an implant; what are the main side effects? advantages? (including weight loss/gain, bleeding, etc.) would it affect my sports career in any way?

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Da

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Don’t. Get literally any other birth control method. I’ve had the implant since June 2016 and for all of 2017 I’ve had extremely irregular bleeding and I’ve been on a continuous 77 day period

Ar

Ariel Lena • Nov 6, 2017
shit. thank you!

Ma

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I bled every day for 6 months because I was bleeding so much the cramps were excruciating.

Ha

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The implant can make you have really mad mood swings just watch out for that!

Ca

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I got mine in August and haven’t stopped bleeding since. Super heavy periods that last forever and I hate it. Don’t get the implant unless you have an endless amount of money to spend on pads and tampons

Tr

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I had mine for so long and bled for 3 weeks out of every month. Got very depressed I was literally a crazy hormonal bitch 24/7. Got it taken out and within a month everything was back to normal. To say the least it was horrible and I would never recommend it for anyone 😂😩

Ar

Ariel Lena • Nov 5, 2017
ohh I feel you, I'm a crazy hormonal bitch every time I get my af😂thank you!

J

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The most common side effect people experience is irregular bleeding, especially during the first few months. I personally love mine and haven’t had any bad side effects besides mild nausea in the beginning, I never have periods, & don’t have to worry about pregnancy for 3 years lol

Tr

Trinity • Nov 7, 2017
Get the mirena IUD if you don’t wanna period🙌 I had horrible ones until I got this now I barely spot about2 days outta the month

J

J • Nov 5, 2017
No doubt well I hope it works for you like it has me!

Ar

Ariel Lena • Nov 5, 2017
my periods are absolutely terrible and I'd do anything to get rid of them :( thanks!

Al

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Symptoms vary depending on the person. My sister has had it for years, and has had zero issues with it, but one of my friends had it and gained a bunch of weight. Just talk to your doctor about all the potential side effects and keep a watchful eye over your body ❤️
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