Implant and cystitis
How our community feel they have been impacted by cystitis on implant
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
86%
A bit
7%
Quite a bit
3%
A great deal
3%
A lot
1%
Out of the 642 reviews for implant, 92 people (14%) reported cystitis.
Reviewers that reported cystitis as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 week ago
I liked the implant however it caused a lot of irregular bleeding and bloating. Once I came off it after 8 years I developed PMDD
Gained weight
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
15 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 18th Dec 25
I got this because I have very bad periods. I’ve had worse cramps then before and they go on for longer however the bleeding is lighter
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
15 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 18th Dec 25
I got this because I have very bad periods. I’ve had worse cramps then before and they go on for longer however the bleeding is lighter
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Implant common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
51% of implant reviewers reported tender breasts
44% of implant reviewers reported period like cramps
41% of implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge
37% of implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness
36% of implant reviewers reported lower back pain
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