Contraception Reviews

Birth control implant and lighter periods

How our community feel birth control implant has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

6%

Don't know

3%

Out of the 71 reviews for birth control implant, 13 people (18%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 5 - 8 yr
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

I got on the birth control on the same day I had a surgical abortion due to abnormal ultrasound 14 weeks into pregnancy in 2019. My body was going through a lot of hormonal changes as expected. Severe bleeding for several weeks occurred yet once my body adjusted to the birth control, I have not had any issues. Lighter regular periods with no side effects or unexpected pregnancies. I kept the first implant 5 years to the date of insertion and had a new one inserted in 2024. No heavy bleeding, side effects, or changes occurred. Highly recommended for those who wish to avoid pregnancy until the time is right and do not want the responsibility of taking the pill daily. Give patience to the implant as it may be slightly overwhelming at first but rest assured I have had absolutely no problems, pains, or poor side effects!

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Improved skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
16 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Sep 25

My birth control has helped me by making my periods really light but then im bleeding for 7 days straight. Its help with some physical changes, but also hurt some important ones like weight. Other than that, I love this so far. But I shall report back in a few months with an update -Sunstruck


Somewhat positive mood

3 more effects

2 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
40 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  31st Aug 25

Nothing worked prior to the implant…3 conceived while using another form of controlled release birth control, and my last 2 were planned by getting the implant removed. My periods are somewhat irregular but also extremely lighter than before and shorter lasting, however I have noticed every other month that it’s rougher than before, cramps, headache etc. but then 19 days later it’s just normal. I’ve also been able to maintain the same weight while using the implant and regardless of changes in my lifestyle that would suggest a fluctuation in weight over the last 7 years


Improved skin

1 helpful

0 comments

Birth control implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

58% of birth control implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

56% of birth control implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Vaginal discharge

49% of birth control implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge

4

Lower back pain

45% of birth control implant reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Vaginal dryness

44% of birth control implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible birth control implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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