Contraception Reviews

Nexplanon implant and negative mood

How our community feel nexplanon implant has affected their moods and emotions

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

32%

Don't know

12%

Out of the 41 reviews for nexplanon implant, 15 people (37%) reported negative mood.

Reviewers that reported negative mood as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
29 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

The only thing I liked about the implant was how relatively painless getting it inserted and removed was compared to an IUD. Other than that, my almost two year experience with this birth control was terrible. I had two periods a month and had to go on birth control pills on top of the implant to help with the irregular bleeding. My libido completely vanished and I was constantly irritated especially toward my poor undeserving husband. I didn’t realize how much this thing had affected my marriage until I got off of it. He noticed a change in my mood the same week I got off of it. The implant practically made me abstinent rendering it useless to even have. It made me feel like intimacy was a chore. I would never get it again. I regret not taking it out sooner.

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Very negative mood

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  7th Jan 25

No major negative side effects (yet) the most annoying being the acne increase. The spotting doesn’t bother me, but having a period every 2-3 weeks is bothersome.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Nov 24

I don't even know we're to start. Not having a period has been amazing. However, the side effects are horrible. The first month I had tingling in my hands and feet, that went away though. The first month I also experienced sever virtago/ dizziness. This issue has been on going for the past year. Its more annoying then a actually issue. I've had several acne that won't go away, mood swings are horrible, and my eye sight is bad. I've never been sick or had any health issue until getting nexplanon. Although not having a period is great, I will be getting mine removed next week after only 1 year do to issue..


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

1 helpful

0 comments

Nexplanon implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Period like cramps

66% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

61% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

51% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Vaginal discharge

46% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge

5

Vaginal dryness

46% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible nexplanon implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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