Nexplanon implant and weight loss

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 618 reviews for nexplanon implant, 22 people (4%) reported weight loss.

Reviewers that reported weight loss as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
16 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  today

wish i knew got it honestly periods stopped completely so much weight loss rlly bad increase in my mh and mood makes me feel so not me

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Very negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Sep 25

I really didn’t like this. I felt I was always bleeding and the first 3 months are brutal emotionally.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  11th Nov 23

Pleased I switched from the combined pill. I felt for a while that I had been experiencing symptoms of oestrogen excess including migraine and lipedema. Despite doing a marathon and strength training I could not lose body fat. For the first time I have been able to lose weight on the implant. I do eat healthily and exercise a lot including strength training. I like that there is no room for error. No changes to appetite or mood for me. Acne is a bit worse but nothing that is not manageable, I would say this is the only main side effect for me that has held up. Periods are regular but I tend to bleed for a few more days than I would usually unless take ibuprofen for 3 days which does shorten back to normal. Overall I am happy and will continue. The positives outweigh any side effects so far. Don't be put off by its terrible reputation. I think you have to try these things for yourself as different for everyone.


Worse skin

1 more effect

2 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


Possible nexplanon implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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