Nexplanon implant and acne

How our community feel nexplanon implant has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

16%

Don't know

4%

Out of the 641 reviews for nexplanon implant, 40 people (6%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

First year and a bit on the implant absolutely perfect. Minimal periods and literally zero side effects. However coming up to year 2 I started bleeding a lot on it. Almost every other week I was getting my period. My GP recommended I get a new one fitted and sadly from the beginning I’m still having frequent periods and ache. It’s a real shame as I really enjoyed having it at the start but I will be switching now.

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Worse skin

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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

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
42 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  24th Jun 26

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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Nexplanon implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

50% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported tender breasts

44% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

41% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge

37% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness

36% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported breast enlargement


Possible nexplanon implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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