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 622 reviews for nexplanon implant, 274 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 3 - 5 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Was previously on the progesterone only pill but did not want to have to remember it daily. Have had no issues with Nexplanon and had it changed recently after having the first for three years.

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Very positive mood

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
15 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

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

Used for 1 - 3 mo
15 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

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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