Implant and spotting

How our community feel implant has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Irregular

49%

Don't know

1%

No change

1%

Out of the 641 reviews for implant, 117 people (18%) reported spotting.

Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

At first, my experience with the implant wasn't too bad as I was still 'wet' and moist, but over time my natural moisture has completely dwindled down to nearly nothing. This severe dryness is driving me absolutely insane because it honestly makes me feel like I have a post-menopausal vagina. Because of this, I am now changing back to the generic Desogestrel mini-pill, as I know from previous use that I at least had a normal, healthy white and milky discharge on that method. I am just stating my own personal experience here, and I still think that other people should definitely try the implant if they fancy a different form of birth control, because everyone's body reacts differently to the hormones. so yeah, thank u, next with the implant.

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Top side effects not reported

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Used for 5 - 8 yr
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Been on the implant for 6 years now, initially I was spotting for 6 months before it finally settled. Now much more lighter periods so I can cope better as previously really heavy and needed tranexamic acid to manage, mood is more level now also, very rarely get cramps which is a bonus, have gained a little weight and body hair, overall happy with it


Very positive mood

1 more effect

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
42 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

This i my first time, I discovered skin heat rash at the initial stage, presently loosing weight and loosing hair.


Worse skin

1 more effect

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Implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

50% 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 lower back pain


Possible implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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