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

This is a side effect that may be hard to fix. If you’ve had the implant for a few months or less, it could go away on its own. A health care provider can also offer some options to help with bleeding if you want to keep using the implant. Check out our Provider Perspective “Side effect spotlight: What’s up with spotting?” for more information. Still not working? You might want to check out methods that let you have a predictable period like the pill, the patch, or the ring.