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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• today
This birth control has been GAME CHANGER for me. My periods are almost non-existent, seriously, so light I barely notice! My cramps are also almost NEVER there when my period comes. Before, I would have crippling pain and a heavy, inconsistent period. In the first month or two of taking the pill, I did notice a frequent occurrence of headaches, but nothing major or unbearable. Also, no weight gain!! I used to occasionally have acne, but that seems completely gone now too. I do feel my mood has improved considerably as well. Endlessly grateful for this pill, I hope it works for many others when they try it!
Very positive mood
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
17 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 day ago
I’ve lost my sex drive almost completely. I don’t enjoy sex anymore it feels like a chore. My weight has fluctuated 15lbs while on Nexplanon. Vaginal dryness has also been a problem due to my sex drive not being there.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
I got on this birth control because I was having mood swings and was feeling irritable and not like myself on the birth control pill I was on before. This one helped my mood a lot and my periods have been short and light on it (bleeding for 2-3 days and spotting for 1-2 days).
Somewhat positive mood
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
When I first started this birth control, I had a period for three months on and than it stopped for three months and that cycle continues into my second year where my periods got more regular like normal. Now in my 4-5 year of use and getting a fresh implant i do not get a period at all. I also noticed a significant amount of weight gain when i started on it about 35 lbs.
Gained weight
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
16 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
Improved skin
2 more effects
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3rd Dec 25
Improved skin
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 1st Dec 25
Worse skin
1 more effect
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
47 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 23rd Nov 25
Nexplanon was effective as far as preventing pregnancy. However it has caused sharp pains in my head and heart, increased pulse, high blood pressure. Anxiety, depression, hopelessness. Swelling in my legs up to my knees. Huge weight gain and difficulty loosing weight. It has slipped and hasn’t been found. Sleepless nights, due to increased heart beat at night. An adrenaline attack only at night.
Worse skin
2 more effects
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 19th Nov 25
I have had no issues with Norethindrone! I have been on it for two years with no weight gain, irregular periods, or acne. I have noticed that I get a little bit more emotional the week before my period that I did not use to have, and sometimes I feel a little nauseous in the mornings. Neither of which have caused any major discomfort or problems. Norethindrone has been great!
Somewhat negative mood
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