I got the implant a week ago and I did ask my doc at the time how soon any bleeding may start as I was well informed it can mess up your cycle and cause spotting and etc and he said often within a few days.

So far nothing bleeding wise, and it’s considered effective for preventing pregnancy at 7 days post insertion so the hormone levels should be decent by now. I’ve also read some people had it for months before any crazy bleeding starts. I am really hoping it just stops my periods all together as they have been heavier and longer post babies and I’m terrified to get an IUD. Very annoying.

So, can you guys tell me how long post placement you had the bleeding start? I also read bleeding within the first 3 months is fairly predictive of the pattern it will follow overall.

Thanks!