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Nonstop period due to antibiotics messing with Nexplanon?

I'm 21 and never been pregnant. I've been on Nexplanon for a few months now and it's been great. Little to no period, no cramps at all.

But I got a bladder infection at the end of last month and was put on antibiotics. The day I started the antibiotic, I started a heavy period that lasted days after I stopped taking the antibiotics a week later. It came back two weeks ago and has been lightly ongoing, and just became very heavy yesterday.

What's going on? Is it going to stop?
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  • Female | 21 years old
  • Complaint duration: 30 days
  • Ethnicity: Caucasian / White
  • Height: 62
  • Weight: 90lbs
  • Medications: Adderall, Ativan, Nexplanon
  • Conditions: Anemia
  • Hospitalizations: Kidney infection
October 25, 07:01 AM

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First since you were on antibiotics - DO a pregnancy test - just to be sure, especially if you have been sexually active.

Sometimes if NOT pregnant and you are still bleeding - going on a birth control PILL for a month (and yes okay to do with the Nexplanon) should stop this bleeding.
Brad Douglas
Brad Douglas, MD
OB/GYN in Norfolk, VA
Level: Key Opinion Leader (114)
November 09, 03:30 PM
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It is not uncommon at all to have spotting & bleeding while on then explain. You have not had it in very long so it's expected to have irregular bleeding- I usually tell my patients to expect it at least for the first 3-6+ months. There are a few things you can try if it continues you may want to be seen if it continues.
Michelle Rhude
Michelle Rhude, CNM
OB/GYN in Jacksonville, NC
Level: Contributor (6)
Website: Crist Clinic For Women
November 09, 06:25 AM
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Unfortunately I do not think this problem is from the antibiotics. Nexplanon is a great form of birth control but sadly in many women the bleeding profile is horrible, similar to what you are describing. I would try to hang in there a little longer to see if the bleeding improves spontaneously, because that can happen. If however the bleeding does not improve I would recommend removing the Nexplanon and trying a different form of birth control. Good luck.
James T. Roth
James T. Roth, MD, MSPH
OB/GYN in Salt Lake City, UT
Level: Key Opinion Leader (157)
Website: Old Farm Obstetrics & Gynecology, LLC
November 09, 02:05 AM
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