Nexplanon implant and lighter periods
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
I always had heavy and irregular periods before starting Nexplanon (except for when I was on the pill). In my first three years, I had moderate flow irregular bleeding and took the pill to help regulate (did not work). I then got Nexplanon reinserted after 3 years, at which point I lost my period altogether for almost 2 years, and now only have light (but irregular) spotting. I believe my mood is more consistent without a regular cycle. It is possible that my sex drive went down, but I was not sexually active before starting, so it might not have decreased. I did not gain weight like I did on the pill, and I do not feel as puffy from water retention. I found the insertion to be very easy. Removal was more uncomfortable because of how they pry it out, but it was not bad. I like the piece of mind of having it always in and being able to touch it to check.
Somewhat positive mood
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Overall very satisfied with it as a way of avoiding periods. In the beginning there was a lot of spotting, and then period right after, then spotting again, but once that was over it's all good. I have not had a period in 3 months, but when I do get one, they last for at least a week (my normal period is 4 days). But as a contraceptive it is kind of useless, as I have 0% sex drive. None existent. To the point where sex is a chore, which is not healthy for any relationship. Acne is also quite alot worse, despite using retinol and salsylic acid, I get a lot of blackheads and big yellow pimples. Probably going to get it removed soon, because of the two negatives.
Worse skin
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Used for 8+ yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 23rd Feb 26
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?
Very positive mood
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Nexplanon implant common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
62% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
59% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches
Lower back pain
49% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported lower back pain
Vaginal dryness
48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Tender breasts
48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported tender breasts

