Implant and period like cramps
How our community feel they have been impacted by period like cramps on implant
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
56%
A bit
16%
Quite a bit
14%
A lot
8%
A great deal
6%
Out of the 627 reviews for implant, 277 people (44%) reported period like cramps.
Reviewers that reported period like cramps as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
14 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 day ago
It's my first time on birth control and I get way angrier then I used to but all I'm seeing from my body is positive things
Improved skin
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
Was previously on the progesterone only pill but did not want to have to remember it daily. Have had no issues with Nexplanon and had it changed recently after having the first for three years.
Very positive mood
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
15 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 18th Dec 25
I got this because I have very bad periods. I’ve had worse cramps then before and they go on for longer however the bleeding is lighter
Somewhat negative mood
3 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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