Implant and thrush
How our community feel they have been impacted by thrush on implant
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
79%
A bit
9%
Quite a bit
6%
A great deal
4%
A lot
2%
Out of the 601 reviews for implant, 129 people (22%) reported thrush.
Reviewers that reported thrush as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
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
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 6th Mar 25
Have chronic thrush. Trying to constantly battle doctors to get it treated but they say it’s nothing to do with the implant 😕
Decreased sex drive
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 3rd Dec 24
50/50 experience overall. My skin improved to the point where it is clear aside from the occasional hormonal spot. Definitely would recommend if you’re like me and always forget to take the pill daily. I don’t get periods but when I do I bleed for about 2-3 weeks heavily. I have noticed some weight gain but nothing to be worried about. My boobs have grown 2 whole cup sizes. No mood changes as far as I’m aware. The implant insertion process was quick and painless so nothing to worry about there.
Improved skin
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Implant common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
51% of implant reviewers reported tender breasts
43% 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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