Does implant cause migraines?
How our community feel they have been impacted by migraines on implant
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
93%
A bit
3%
Quite a bit
1%
A lot
1%
A great deal
1%
Out of the 566 reviews for implant, 0 people (0%) reported migraines.
Reviewers that reported migraines as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
51 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 12th Oct 23
I was on the pill for a while after my son was born. The GP then advised to go for the mini pill, coil or implant. Mini pill caused constant heavy periods. I changed to the coil which after a few months caused abdominal pain. I changed from that to the implant. At first it was great. Didn't need to remember to take the pill. No period or spotting. After 6 months, I noticed I put on weight, very sore constant cramps around uterus (4 months), feeling very tired, no energy, some acne, started spotting and on occasion got a proper period. I pushed my exercising a notch as I thought I was going through peri-menopause. Nothing worked to shift the weight. I've had thyroid and blood glucose checked and its normal. After 11 months, I'm finally getting it out tomorrow. I am hoping removal will sort these issues. I'm planning to let my body heal without use of contraception before in go back on the mini pill.
Top side effects not reported
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 29th Aug 23
Having tried the pill and hated it, I was keen to try the implant as it was something I didn't have to worry about or take everyday. I am now on to my second implant so have been using the implant overall for 4-5 years. Pro's are its super quick to get put in once you get an appointment that is and you don't have to worry about it for 3 years. It has stopped my period altogether which is great, it has improved my skin slightly but as someone who has always had acne before using contraception it doesn't bother me. I don't get any period symptoms including cramping, spotting or pain which is another positive. Con's are the low moods, slight weight gain that you can't shift and I've experienced an increase in headaches. The only period symptom I do get consistently are the low moods every month I can pinpoint a week where I feel down and blue. But overall I am happy with my implant, its being 100% effective in preventing pregnancy as well in the years I've been on it, which is a massive weight off my mind as someone who does not want children anytime soon. I would definitely recommend the implant.
Top side effects not reported
2 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
42% of implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge
38% of implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness
36% of implant reviewers reported breast enlargement