Implant and decreased sex drive

How our community feel implant has affected their sex drive

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Decreased sex drive

50%

No change

30%

Don't know

15%

Out of the 590 reviews for implant, 296 people (50%) reported decreased sex drive.

Reviewers that reported decreased sex drive as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Implant  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  9th Nov 24

Implant  

Due to a family history of thrombosis I was advised against the combined pill which at the time was still the most common option, so the implant seemed a good choice. Whilst it was convenient in that it was long lasting and easily fitted, with no horrendous side effects, with the conversation about choices becoming more open I realised that I had been putting up with side effects which were gradually getting me down - irregular bleeding and low libido (possibly connected!) made regular sex with my partner less easy and fun than it should be, and I found that the more I exercised the more I bled, and I wanted to exercise more. I decided to switch to the copper IUD to experience a normal cycle again without the hormones, and am very happy I changed.

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5th Nov 24

Ever since using this form of contrception i get twice my period in one month and feels like stabing pains now and then in my stomach but not all the time. I was recommended the implant after i had my miscarriage Moody sometimes but other than that i guess its safe to have the implant in like its said everyones body is different


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  11th Oct 24

I’ve had multiple cycles in which I bled for around 3 week straight and multiple where I just missed my period altogether. I’ve gained lots of weight and have gone up 3 cup sizes since having it. I’ve also developed severe acne problems since having it, similar to the issues I had with the Desogestrel pill. It’s honestly been much worse than I expected.


Worse skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

52% 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 breast enlargement


Possible implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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