Nexplanon implant and decreased sex drive
How our community feel nexplanon implant has affected their sex drive
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
30%
Don't know
15%
Out of the 617 reviews for nexplanon implant, 307 people (50%) reported decreased sex drive.
Reviewers that reported decreased sex drive as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
Apart for heavy long periods, I Became mean and short fused. My sex drive is zero. I am less excited and feeling empty. Had the implant for 8 months, the behaviour changes are not settling.I am generally miserable and its damaging my relationship.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 5 - 8 yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
Of all the contraceptives I tried I was most satisfied with the implant. I had mostly no side effects and it stopped my period completely after 1 year (had some spotting irregularly in the first year). It was a very effective method, with painless insertion and changes (had 3 implants in 7 years). I removed it because I wanted to give my body a break before potentially trying for a baby. The main side effect and reason I took off one star is the loss of libido and vaginal dryness. My libido was very low and when I did get into sex, the dryness made things painful. Overall the sensation and pleasure of sex took a hit, but it was manageable. Now that I am off the implant I notice a resurgence in libido and feel more connected to my body and sexual self.
Decreased sex drive
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 5th Oct 25
At first stopped my periods for 1 year but after periods came back much lighter but at random times. Now periods are more regular and still light rather than random spotting. Recently the doctor found a cyst in my ovary they think was caused by the implant.
Decreased sex drive
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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
