Birth control implant and migraines
How our community feel they have been impacted by migraines on birth control implant
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
71%
A bit
11%
A lot
9%
Quite a bit
8%
A great deal
2%
Out of the 66 reviews for birth control implant, 19 people (29%) reported migraines.
Reviewers that reported migraines as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
40 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
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
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 11th Jul 25
Placed 6wk postpartum. Lots of bloody/brown discharge since . No true period. No pain Migraines, weight gain, sweating, mood swings. But I’m not pregnant
Worse skin
1 more effect
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
16 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 19th Jun 25
Nexplanon is a great contraceptive, I have had no pregnancy scares. Break through took about 1.5 years last 2-3 months of constant spotting older blood.
Gained weight
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Birth control implant common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
61% of birth control implant reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
56% of birth control implant reviewers reported headaches
Vaginal discharge
50% of birth control implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Breast enlargement
44% of birth control implant reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
44% of birth control implant reviewers reported tender breasts