Contraception Reviews

Nexplanon implant and spotting

How our community feel nexplanon implant has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

4%

Don't know

3%

Out of the 70 reviews for nexplanon implant, 36 people (51%) reported spotting.

Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 8+ yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Well I would like to speak to somebody what does it mean when I been on birth control when It ended my five years but keep forgetting about it I'm about 4 or 5 years over an still haven't taken it out please can y'all contact me an let me know if that really bad actually it might even be more than 5 years over mabe like 6 or 7 or 8 years over what isn't good or side affects or is it messing up my insides I need to know theses things please?

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Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
17 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Jan 26

I’ve lost my sex drive almost completely. I don’t enjoy sex anymore it feels like a chore. My weight has fluctuated 15lbs while on Nexplanon. Vaginal dryness has also been a problem due to my sex drive not being there.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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Used for 5 - 8 yr
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Nov 25

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!


Improved skin

1 more effect

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Nexplanon implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

61% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

60% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Lower back pain

50% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported lower back pain

4

Vaginal dryness

49% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Vaginal discharge

47% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible nexplanon implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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