Nexplanon implant and tender breasts
How our community feel they have been impacted by tender breasts on nexplanon implant
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
49%
A bit
19%
Quite a bit
15%
A lot
9%
A great deal
8%
Out of the 581 reviews for nexplanon implant, 298 people (51%) reported tender breasts.
Reviewers that reported tender breasts as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 5 - 8 yr
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
This was by far the best contraceptive method I've used. Discreet, reliable and gave me no issues. Had 2 of these over several years.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 8+ yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 6th Aug 24
It was great for the first few years, I had no bleeding and didn’t notice any mood problems. After the first time I got it changed, I had constant problems with bleeding on and off. I ended up taking the mini pill on top to stop bleeding which caused horrible dryness, which was very uncomfortable. I didn’t notice my mood getting worse or my sex drive disappearing over the following 6 years, but a few days after I got it out I could feel this weighty sense of dread leaving my body. This contraception was effective insofar as it prevented pregnancy, but it’s hard to tell how much of that was just me never wanting to have sex.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Jun 24
For two years I had good and bad experiences with the Implant. I would definitely say the negative side effects definitely fall under mental health (depression and mood swings), sometimes I would get nausea to the point of wanting to vomit everywhere, migraines, lower back pain. My libido is below low levels. I think I lost myself over this 2 years, I don't feel like the same person mentally. However, this is the best contraception in terms of insertion and daily practicality. I wanted to start having contraception but I didn't want the pill (because I am very forgetful), I didn't want the diaphragm (too complicated) but this one was just perfect and painless procedure. Also, my body changed a little bit over the years but it was because I started being careless with my eating habits, so it is easy for your weight to change with the implant. And in terms of hair and skin, for me it didn't change much, I would get a pimple every now and then but it would go away by itself. If it wasn't for the mental health for sure I wouldn't take it out.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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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
38% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness
36% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported breast enlargement