Anybody Using Implanon?

SecondTimeAround · 08-25-2009, 10:59 AM

I am currently using Depo-Provera, but since it takes a while to return to fertility and DH and I want to try for a baby next year, my midwife recommended switching to Implanon. I am horrible at remembering to take pills and I had two friends DIE from getting pulmonary embolisms while on the NuvaRing. (This may simply be coincidence, but I'm avoiding it just the same).

My question to anyone using Implanon is, after having it inserted in your arm and losing weight, did it ever begin to come out of the skin? Is that a silly question? I asked my midwife, but of course she's not used to seeing people lose a lot of weight and also happen to be on Implanon.

My understanding is that the hormone is the same as the one I am currently on, just a different delivery system, so I am not really worried about it affecting my weight loss. Depo never has.

08-25-2009, 10:59 AM	#1
SecondTimeAround Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, KS Posts: 680 Gallery: SecondTimeAround Stats: 200/158/130 WOE: Atkins For Life! Start Date: June 1, 2009	Anybody Using Implanon? I am currently using Depo-Provera, but since it takes a while to return to fertility and DH and I want to try for a baby next year, my midwife recommended switching to Implanon. I am horrible at remembering to take pills and I had two friends DIE from getting pulmonary embolisms while on the NuvaRing. (This may simply be coincidence, but I'm avoiding it just the same). My question to anyone using Implanon is, after having it inserted in your arm and losing weight, did it ever begin to come out of the skin? Is that a silly question? I asked my midwife, but of course she's not used to seeing people lose a lot of weight and also happen to be on Implanon. My understanding is that the hormone is the same as the one I am currently on, just a different delivery system, so I am not really worried about it affecting my weight loss. Depo never has. __________________ Kathy *-Every pound gone is the result of a hard-fought battle. I am determined to win the war!* Mini Goals 1-3 completed 10/25, three months ahead of schedule Mini Goal #4: 160 by Thanksgiving Completed! 11/07 Mini Goal #5: 155 by Jan 19th (b-day) Mini Goal #6: 140 by April 25th (DS's b-day)

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