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!

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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

I can't get wet at all, I have no sex drive, I've gained lots of weight


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


Possible implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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