Implant and increased sex drive
How our community feel implant has affected their sex drive
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
29%
Don't know
15%
Out of the 589 reviews for implant, 31 people (5%) reported increased sex drive.
Reviewers that reported increased sex drive as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 17th Nov 22
Was great for the first year and a half, but around the year and a half to two year mark it starting pinging inside my arm feeling like an electric shock and made me feel very sick
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 14th Nov 22
Increased sex drive
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th Oct 22
I felt as if I was stuck in the luteal phase of my cycle but with androgenic symptoms on top. Hairy nipples and chin...
Very negative mood
2 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 breast enlargement
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