Implant and periods to stop

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 637 reviews for implant, 220 people (35%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
42 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

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

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Worse skin

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
38 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

I am so far very happy with the nexplanon implant. I had tried iuds prior, first the copper T, which did not work for me at all, and then mirena, which was good, but I did experience some pelvic pain and discomfort during intimacy. With the nexplanon, my periods stopped for the first year and a half, maybe closer to 2 years. And then was just very light spotting for awhile after that. I am at about 2 years and 6 months, and my period has come back fully, and I am starting to have hormonal acne and mood changes, so I opted to have it replaced, just in case these symptoms are due to the hormones tapering off. I just had it replaced today, so I am not sure whether it will fix the issue, but will keep ypu posted.


Very positive mood

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Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  16th Apr 26

Used for 5 years so far. No complaints really. I didnt feel much change to myself till recently. This has been mood swings and irritability but ive been on it 5 years and this only just started. Never fell pregnant. Little to no periods. Would recommend


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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 breast enlargement


Possible implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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