I'm spotting from the implant. What can I do to stop it?

I don't like the spotting.

Oct 14, 2015

This is a side effect that may be hard to fix, but if you’ve only had the implant for a few months or less, it could also lessen or go away on its own. Check out our Provider Perspective “Side effect spotlight: What’s up with spotting?” for more information.

Still not working?

If the spotting doesn’t improve with time, you might want to check out methods that let you have a predictable period. These include the pill, the patch, or the ring.

Want to learn more?

Select one of the related topics to find more.

periods side effects birth control implant (Nexplanon)

Related methods

Dive in and learn all the details about these related birth control methods.

birth control
Implant (Nexplanon)
Invisible to the world but not to you. It’s easy, incredibly effective, long lasting, and reversible.
birth control
Birth control patch
Easy to use and works like the pill, but you only have to worry about it once a week.
birth control
Birth control ring
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use and works like the pill, but you don't have to worry about it every day.
birth control
Birth control pill
Very effective if you use it correctly. Easy to use, but you have to remember to take it every day.