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 630 reviews for nexplanon implant, 37 people (6%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 week ago

My mood was completely changed on this contraception about 2 weeks in. I started getting really angry at everything/everyone very fast, I had a short temper, I felt sad all the time and like everyone was against me. Overall I felt I was going crazy and could not control my emotions at all. Also I had a constant heavy period for 3 months

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4th Mar 26

Stopped my periods for the first 4 years then they became heavier - lasting up to 3 weeks


Worse skin

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
15 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  18th Dec 25

I got this because I have very bad periods. I’ve had worse cramps then before and they go on for longer however the bleeding is lighter


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Nexplanon implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

51% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported tender breasts

44% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

42% 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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