Implant and lighter periods

How our community feel implant has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Irregular

49%

No change

1%

Don't know

1%

Out of the 597 reviews for implant, 32 people (5%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
17 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  28th Feb 25

Normal for me I’m a U.S. bodybuilder nothing has change a lot of women gain weight because it can be an appetite enhancing affect. I’ve stayed the same tracking calories my spotting is normals as other off and on some missed periods and most lighter and little do not heavy. Experiencing hard sore nipples. And depression seems more there but not to bad. Do feel tired though out the day.

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  23rd Jun 24

I had the implant fitted as I wanted reliable contraception that I didn't need to think about constantly. I had some slight spotting for a couple of months after getting it fitted, but apart from that, the first three years were all fine. When I came to have it changed, the nurse could not locate the implant, so it couldn't be removed during my appointment. I then had to wait six moths to see a specialist at the 'deep implant clinic' who was able to find it and remove it, few, however this whole experience was pretty worrying during those few months. I was not going to have a new one put into my arm but during this appointment I suddenly changed my mind and decided to have another one put in. This second implant I had for two years, then after my 6 year relationship broke down, I recently had it removed a couple of months ago to see how I felt not being on hormonal contraception. Amazing is the answer.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  20th May 24

Persistent thrush immediately after getting it fitted, also VERY low mood when period is due and generally more emotional.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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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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Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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