Contraception Reviews

Birth control implant and pelvic infection

How our community feel they have been impacted by pelvic infection on birth control implant

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

94%

Quite a bit

3%

A bit

2%

A lot

2%

Out of the 66 reviews for birth control implant, 4 people (6%) reported pelvic infection.

Reviewers that reported pelvic infection 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

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Improved skin

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  12th Apr 25

Is okay


Worse skin

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Jun 24

To start, I gained about 20 pounds. My periods were sometimes non existent and then I would have a two week period, then two days of no bleeding, followed by another two week period. After a while the implant migrated in my arm and started to cause aches whenever I exercised. I could handle most side effects but the real issue was low libido. The implant made me actively avoid sex and even be a little repulsed by it. It definitely hurt my relationship. I did love the security of it and how little I had to worry about getting pregnant.


Decreased sex drive

1 more effect

2 helpful

0 comments

Birth control implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

61% of birth control implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

56% of birth control implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Vaginal discharge

50% of birth control implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge

4

Breast enlargement

44% of birth control implant reviewers reported breast enlargement

5

Tender breasts

44% of birth control implant reviewers reported tender breasts


Possible birth control implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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