Birth control implant and lighter periods
Out of the 64 reviews for birth control implant, 10 people (16%) reported lighter periods.
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 27th Jun 25
Weight gain, poor mood, more body hair, period cramps, long lasting light periods, increased sweating.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1st Apr 25
i like the implant i’ve lost a bit of weight. My breast is kinda growing?? i can tell a bit of a difference. headaches and dizziness is so annoying
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 29th Mar 25
I think its getting better the breakthrough bleeding usually stops after a few months its just brown spots. Stops pregnancy very effectively and my period is like 3 days still pretty light i wear a flex disc and I cant tell at all. No cramps at all. A little back pain unsure why
Increased sex drive
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Birth control implant common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
59% of birth control implant reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
56% of birth control implant reviewers reported headaches
Vaginal discharge
52% of birth control implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Breast enlargement
45% of birth control implant reviewers reported breast enlargement
Lower back pain
45% of birth control implant reviewers reported lower back pain