Nexplanon implant and weight gaining

How our community feel nexplanon implant has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Gained weight

40%

No change

39%

Don't know

18%

Out of the 602 reviews for nexplanon implant, 242 people (40%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

Random bleeding throughout which was frustrating. Partner felt like I seemed happier in general once I came off. Suffered anxiety attacks after coming off the implant (may or may not be related currently unsure)

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Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5 days ago

Great for if you are looking for contraception that you can forget about and prevent periods however it caused lasting weight gain and awful mood such as unreasonable anger which was almost misdiagnosed as a personality disorder until I came off the contraception.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  6th Feb 25

Positives of the Nexplexon implant is it is a very effective contraceptive and the insertion was quick and painless. However, I have been constantly bleeding (spotting and heavier bleeding) since I had it inserted 6 months ago. I have had bad cramping and lower back pain along side the bleeding. My overall mood has been effected as I feel exhausted most of the time, although I do work some night shifts so this may be a contributing factor. My sex drive has been lower than normal. I have noticed my boobs ache and feel sore. I am considering having it removed, if the bleeding does not settle.


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

43% 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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