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636 reviews

Nexplanon is a contraceptive implant which contains a progestogen similar to that used in the popular mini pills Desogestrel and Cerazette. The insertion procedure only takes a couple of minutes, after which it can be left in for 3 years so it is an easy and convenient progestogen only option.

Every 5 years

Frequency

Over 99%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Nexplanon implant

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Implant  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4 days ago

Nexplanon implant  

At first, my experience with the implant wasn't too bad as I was still 'wet' and moist, but over time my natural moisture has completely dwindled down to nearly nothing. This severe dryness is driving me absolutely insane because it honestly makes me feel like I have a post-menopausal vagina. Because of this, I am now changing back to the generic Desogestrel mini-pill, as I know from previous use that I at least had a normal, healthy white and milky discharge on that method. I am just stating my own personal experience here, and I still think that other people should definitely try the implant if they fancy a different form of birth control, because everyone's body reacts differently to the hormones. so yeah, thank u, next with the implant.

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Implant  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5 days ago

Nexplanon implant  

Been on the implant for 6 years now, initially I was spotting for 6 months before it finally settled. Now much more lighter periods so I can cope better as previously really heavy and needed tranexamic acid to manage, mood is more level now also, very rarely get cramps which is a bonus, have gained a little weight and body hair, overall happy with it


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Implant  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Nexplanon implant  

I gain weight and got chronic fatigue. It was awful.


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