Contraception Reviews

Nexplanon implant and heavier periods

How our community feel nexplanon implant has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

4%

Don't know

3%

Out of the 70 reviews for nexplanon implant, 17 people (24%) reported heavier periods.

Reviewers that reported heavier periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 8+ yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4 days ago

Well I would like to speak to somebody what does it mean when I been on birth control when It ended my five years but keep forgetting about it I'm about 4 or 5 years over an still haven't taken it out please can y'all contact me an let me know if that really bad actually it might even be more than 5 years over mabe like 6 or 7 or 8 years over what isn't good or side affects or is it messing up my insides I need to know theses things please?

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Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Gain a ton on weight and lost all sex drive.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  23rd Jan 26

I’ve been on this for 2.5 years, my periods average 17-28 days, heavy flow, and cramps that leave me throwing up and laying on the ground. My vaginal dryness was horrible, I feel so bad for my partner because we have to stop for more lube.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

Nexplanon implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

61% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

60% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Lower back pain

50% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported lower back pain

4

Vaginal dryness

49% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Vaginal discharge

47% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible nexplanon implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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