Nexplanon implant and irregular periods

How our community feel nexplanon implant has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Irregular

49%

Don't know

1%

No change

1%

Out of the 639 reviews for nexplanon implant, 312 people (49%) reported irregular periods.

Reviewers that reported irregular periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 weeks ago

overall a good experience, used to have very bad acne that was significantly improved. only bad thing I can point out is that my period went to very regular to irregular with ocasional spotting

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Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

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 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Jul 26

I gain weight and got chronic fatigue. It was awful.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

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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