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%

No change

1%

Don't know

1%

Out of the 600 reviews for implant, 205 people (34%) 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 18 mo - 3 yr
38 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 week ago

Loved that it was bullet proof and low maintenance + Long lasting. Didn't like the irregular bleeding in the last year so changed to the pill early for more flexibility and control

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Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Have been using the implant for years. Went to clinic to get replacement, would be my fourth, and practice didn't put implant in. Only discovered months later. Scary process all round, getting 10+ appointments to locate it! Only to be told it wasn't inserted in the first place.


Very negative mood

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

my periods stopped but i noticed when i wanted to have sex i wasn’t able to get wet easily. i also developed acne for the first time after i stopped due to the sudden loss of hormones. overall it worked and i enjoyed no periods and no other symptoms outside of sex.


Improved skin

1 more effect

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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


Possible implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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