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What Causes Pregnancy Like Symptoms While On Implanon?

I seem to have all signs of prgnacy and over the past 3 weeks they have increased; however being that i have the implan in my arm i dont know weather something is wrong that i am pregenat and its having problems or that there is something elsee causing the sypmtoms?
Thu, 3 Nov 2016
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Hallow Dear,

With Implanon, you need not worry about pregnancy.

Implanon contains a steroidal progestin named etonogestrel. Being progestational medicines, it may give symptoms of early pregnancy.

It causes salt and water retention causing engorgement and tenderness of the breasts. Salt restriction may give you some relief.

Also it increases the acidity in the stomach giving rise to nausea and vomiting. Some proton pump inhibitor antacid like Pantoprazole will give you some relief from these symptoms.

If the symptoms remain intolerable even after a period of a month or so, you might have to switch over to some other contraceptive methods like condom or intrauterine device (without progesterone). Copper T might prove suitable for you.

I hope this helps you.

Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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What Causes Pregnancy Like Symptoms While On Implanon?

Hallow Dear, With Implanon, you need not worry about pregnancy. Implanon contains a steroidal progestin named etonogestrel. Being progestational medicines, it may give symptoms of early pregnancy. It causes salt and water retention causing engorgement and tenderness of the breasts. Salt restriction may give you some relief. Also it increases the acidity in the stomach giving rise to nausea and vomiting. Some proton pump inhibitor antacid like Pantoprazole will give you some relief from these symptoms. If the symptoms remain intolerable even after a period of a month or so, you might have to switch over to some other contraceptive methods like condom or intrauterine device (without progesterone). Copper T might prove suitable for you. I hope this helps you. Dr. Nishikant Shrotri