Implant and pelvic infection
How our community feel they have been impacted by pelvic infection on implant
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
95%
A bit
3%
Quite a bit
2%
A great deal
1%
A lot
0%
Out of the 590 reviews for implant, 31 people (5%) reported pelvic infection.
Reviewers that reported pelvic infection as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 28th Jun 23
I first had an implant after my first baby & it was great. Stopped my periods & no other side effects. I then had it removed after 2.5 years to conceive again. I had the second implant in for 2 years following another pregnancy & have only recently put two & two together as to why I’ve been having real low moods, zero interest in a sex life & not loosing any weight despite exercising regularly & eating well. I’ve also had regular spotting this time round. It’s been a completely different experience to the first! I had it removed this week and I can’t wait to know what ‘me’ feels like!
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
3 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 25th Jun 23
I put on the implant at 17 until I was 20. The first few months were amazing. But I got crippling pain in my back and abdomen due to cramps. Constant periods which were heavy. I felt constantly tired and anxious but still unable to sleep. Got the first one removed and my doc recommended I put a fresh one in. I did and I had the worst cystic acne all over my body. Felt depressed and really had no sex drive. Got it removed and switched to the pill.
Very negative mood
3 more effects
3 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 23rd May 21
Very negative mood
2 more effects
1 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
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