Implant and weight gaining
How our community feel implant has affected their weight
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
39%
Don't know
18%
Out of the 646 reviews for implant, 257 people (40%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
The fitting was not as scary as I anticipated (helped by an amazing nurse!), and have had similar side effects to the progesterone-only pill, but without the stress of remembering to take it at the same time which is a nice break after years! 'Periods' come every few months generally for me, and are about twice the length of usual but less painful and none of the usual emotional disregulation leading up to it.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 16th Aug 26
I liked the implant however it caused a lot of irregular bleeding and bloating. Once I came off it after 8 years I developed PMDD
Gained weight
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Jul 26
I’ve had this implant twice now both times had side effects I couldn’t deal with first time I gained nearly 3 stone and this time I’m on the weight loss injection and it seems to be countering the weight gain but honestly I’m so emotional and insecure my partner is struggling to deal with my emotions and so am I
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
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
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