Implant and improved skin
How our community feel implant has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
14%
Don't know
3%
Out of the 589 reviews for implant, 14 people (2%) reported improved skin.
Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 14th May 24
I really enjoyed the implant for the first 12 months, however after this I started to spot more and more and for longer periods. These were also accompanied with increased fatigue and pain. The breakout bleeding than got progressively worse until the end of the 3 year period. Otherwise little to no symptoms which was made the increasing spotting so much more annoying!
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 7th May 24
The implant has been great for me. It went in my arm and healing was quite quick. After a few months my periods stopped entirely which I view as a positive. Every 3 months or so I get period like cramps but no bleeding and this is now my regular pattern. My skin improved slightly with less spots and there's been not other noticeable difference to myself.
Improved skin
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 26th Mar 24
Previously used Implanon for 6 years without any bleeding, switched to nexplanon and had regular periods initially and then they became heavy, painful, prolonged and unpredictable. Much preferred the previous version. Have had it taken out now and have changed to combi pill so will see how that goes.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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 breast enlargement
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