Birth control implant and acne
How our community feel birth control implant has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
33%
Don't know
33%
24%
Out of the 42 reviews for birth control implant, 10 people (24%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 days ago
I loved having Nexplanon. Light periods for 6 months then stopped having periods entirely. My periods didn't return for a year after I had it removed, though. No side effects other than acne & weight gain. I lost all that acne & weight as soon as it was removed.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 days ago
I don't even know we're to start. Not having a period has been amazing. However, the side effects are horrible. The first month I had tingling in my hands and feet, that went away though. The first month I also experienced sever virtago/ dizziness. This issue has been on going for the past year. Its more annoying then a actually issue. I've had several acne that won't go away, mood swings are horrible, and my eye sight is bad. I've never been sick or had any health issue until getting nexplanon. Although not having a period is great, I will be getting mine removed next week after only 1 year do to issue..
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 5th Apr 24
This is a good birth control compared to the other options. I previously tried the patches and it gave me an allergic reaction. Anyways, It was uncomfortable when they first insert the implant into your arm but then you get used to it. I will say that it is different for everyone but for me it has given me more acne spots, regulatted my periods, and given me more facial hair. Those being the only cons.
Worse skin
1 helpful
0 comments
Birth control implant common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
62% of birth control implant reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
62% of birth control implant reviewers reported headaches
Vaginal discharge
52% of birth control implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Vaginal dryness
45% of birth control implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Breast enlargement
45% of birth control implant reviewers reported breast enlargement