Hello everyone,

Sorry to the men here, this is about birth control (implanon) and the effects of it when you lose weight.

I'd love to hear your stories or stories you've heard!

My friend just lost weight and is on Implanon as well and her aunt flow started to visit monthly again, and she told me it was because the fat around the implanon disapears so it releases more solution, so the body counter-acts by producing more hormones.

I'm starting to get pimples. and I haven't had pimples since I got the implanon, or my period (though my period hasn't re-started...Thankgod for that).

Is anyone else experiencing something similar while on birth control?

Has anyone gotten pregnant from becoming more fertile while losing weight, and been on birth control at the time? The girls at my surgery said when I lose weight I need to take extra precautions, which is fine with me.

Sorry if this offends anyone.

Cheers,

Lauren.

I have a IUD so no problem here :laugh: I have occasional breakouts of a pimple or two but thats about it.

I have a IUD so no problem here :laugh: I have occasional breakouts of a pimple or two but thats about it.

You haven't noticed anything change?

Is the IUD thing the one that goes in your uterus?

I have one in my arm that's surrounded by fat. I'm not looking forward to getting my period again - noooo way.

Yes it is. It's called Mirena and it's good for 5 years. LOVE IT!!

Yes it is. It's called Mirena and it's good for 5 years. LOVE IT!!

Ahhh, I see. Mine goes for 3 years.

Not excited about getting it taken out though...I heard if you've exercised a lot with it the muscle grows over it. It was hard enough getting the damned thing in.