Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Nexplanon, how to make my periods shorter?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
It may: some women do notice a decrease in their periods and for some they stop all together with this form of birth control Best to discuss all this with your gyn doctor. Hope this was helpful. Best of luck. Dr R
Answered 1/27/2015
3.3k views
Thank
Can cause bleeding: Irregular bleeding is a common and normal side effect of nexplanon. For some bleeding occurs less frequently than your normal cycle. For others more frequently.
Answered 1/27/2015
3.3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is it normal if i've had the nexplanon in for the first time to have a long first period?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I had nexplanon removed and I still have no period. All tests are negative what do I do. ?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I got the Nexplanon 6 months ago and my periods were irregular and a little less than 2 weeks. This time it's almost 3. Will it keep getting longer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I'm 17, I've been on nexplanon for almost six months I don't really get periods anymore but I get a brownish discharge, what is this, is it normal,ok?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
27, Healthy TTC; nexplanon removed 11/14; short & light 2-3 day periods every 25-33 days since; but used to be 5-7 days. Concerned. Advice?
Why am I on my third period in 4 weeks? I have the nexplanon I got it in December
I've been on nexplanon for over a year and I went 6 months without a period. And today I woke up with one. Is that normal?
Been on nexplanon for 4 months. I get10 day periods 2x a month since then. Periods were reg. b4 getting it. Should I remove it or will regulate itself?
Me and my girlfriend had sex a couple times, and only two of those times I go used to completion. I used the pull out method effectively. She is on nexplanon and has been for about a year now. Her period was light this time, and were scared shes P?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
