Okay guys, buckle up. Been getting tons of DMs about bleeding after getting the Implanon rod yanked out, especially that first proper period. Had the same confusion myself, so here’s exactly how it went down for me.
Yanking That Thing Out
Walked into my doc’s office one Wednesday morning. Seriously ready to be rid of that plastic stick. Told her about the constant spotting driving me nuts for weeks. Numbed the area, quick pinch, and plop – out it came. Barely left a mark. Felt kinda anticlimactic after three years.
The Aftermath: Not Magically Fixed
Left the office feeling smug, thinking my body would instantly snap back. Boy, was I wrong. That first week? Forget “no bleeding”. It was like a lingering goodbye:
- Days 1-3: Old brown gunk. Like the rod left some sludge behind as a parting gift. Super light, just annoying.
- Days 4-7: Switched to light pink spotting. Barely enough for a pantyliner. Thought it might just fade away…
The Plot Thickens (Literally)
Exactly 14 days after removal, BAM. Woke up to proper bleeding. Not heavy, but unmistakable red flow. Finally! Held my breath. Lasted about 5 days. Texture was different though:
- Started medium-flow, red.
- Ended with clots (like little jelly bits). Felt reassuringly normal-ish.
But here’s the kicker: total time from removal stop date to that first real period stopping? Almost 4 weeks. Yeah, nearly a month of either spotting or bleeding.
Then, The Waiting Game Again
After that first proper period stopped? Absolute silence for 3 weeks. Not a drop. Blissful. Then, right on cue, round two showed up. Felt way more like my old cycle:
- Predictable cramps starting the day before.
- Steadier flow, red then fading.
- Done in 6 days.
From pulling the rod to feeling like my body found its groove again? Took a solid two months, honestly. Patience is key, guys. Bodies don’t flip switches. Mine sure dragged its feet.
