Best implant
2.8
624 reviews
Every 3 years
Frequency
Over 99%
Effectiveness
None
Blood clot risk
None
Effect on fertility
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Our latest reviews for Nexplanon implant
Real life reviews from people like you
Used for 3 - 5 yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 5 days ago
Stopped my periods for the first 4 years then they became heavier - lasting up to 3 weeks
Worse skin
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
14 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 18th Jan 26
It's my first time on birth control and I get way angrier then I used to but all I'm seeing from my body is positive things
Improved skin
2 more effects
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 10th Jan 26
Was previously on the progesterone only pill but did not want to have to remember it daily. Have had no issues with Nexplanon and had it changed recently after having the first for three years.
Very positive mood
1 helpful
0 comments
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