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Awful side effects on the implant, help?

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lou1991
lou1991

I took Microgynon for a few years and had great results. My doctor told me to stop taking it when I found out I have high blood pressure (hereditary).

I had the implant fitted on 1st May and have been on my period since about 24/25th May. I'm completely fed up and was told to try combining it with Cerazette only to find my periods are heavier than before.

I plan to have the implant removed as soon as possible and would like to know if it is possible for me to have a similar reaction to an IUD (copper)?

Thank you.

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  • bobby12321
    bobby12321 lou1991

    Posted

    Well the copper IUD is known to cause heavier bleeding for the first few months, but then goes back to normal once your body has adjusted. Personally I find this better than using two types of hormonal b/c together!

    Also, I am on the rigevidon pill (same as microgynon) and my grandpa has high blood pressure at old age. Is this something for me to worry about or am I fine as long as I don't have high blood pressure myself?

    • lou1991
      lou1991 bobby12321

      Posted

      I suppose there is no way of telling how my body will take to it.

      I was given my Microgynon by my GP who asked for a full family history and knew that my father has been taking medication for his high BP since his twenties. To my knowledge, your BP should be taken regularly when you're on the combined pill, patch or injection as these methods are known to raise BP. I was only told to stop when my own BP was too high.

  • Mizznewman90
    Mizznewman90 lou1991

    Posted

    I had exactly the same reaction to the implant and copper coil. Although with both I felt as if I was made out to be a liar as everytime I told my doctor about the bleeding and pain I was told that there is no proof that the copper coil or implant would result in year long very heavy periods ( I'm not exaggerating every day for over a year)

    I had to fight and struggle to get both removed and have now been on the mirena for a year.

    No periods and manageable pain (with paracetamol & only lasts for few hours)

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