Contraception Reviews

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%

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.

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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

1

Period like cramps

62% of birth control implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

62% of birth control implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Vaginal discharge

52% of birth control implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge

4

Vaginal dryness

45% of birth control implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Breast enlargement

45% of birth control implant reviewers reported breast enlargement


Possible birth control implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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