Nexplanon implant and weight gaining
How our community feel nexplanon implant has affected their weight
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
39%
Don't know
18%
Out of the 636 reviews for nexplanon implant, 252 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 5 - 8 yr
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 week ago
Been on the implant for 6 years now, initially I was spotting for 6 months before it finally settled. Now much more lighter periods so I can cope better as previously really heavy and needed tranexamic acid to manage, mood is more level now also, very rarely get cramps which is a bonus, have gained a little weight and body hair, overall happy with it
Very positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
Very negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1st Jun 26
It cause me to have my period for 145 days straight starting two weeks after getting it. The first month was honestly horrible with severe cramping and lower back pain while passing relatively big clots. It also made my mental health decline significantly during this time but after the five month mark I am feeling great and not pregnant!
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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
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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