Nexplanon implant and period like cramps
How our community feel they have been impacted by period like cramps on nexplanon implant
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
56%
A bit
15%
Quite a bit
14%
A lot
8%
A great deal
6%
Out of the 639 reviews for nexplanon implant, 280 people (44%) reported period like cramps.
Reviewers that reported period like cramps as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 days 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
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks 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 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
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
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