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

5%

Don't know

4%

Out of the 56 reviews for nexplanon implant, 29 people (52%) reported spotting.

Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Weight gain, poor mood, more body hair, period cramps, long lasting light periods, increased sweating.

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Very negative mood

2 more effects

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
38 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Non stop spotting for over a month and sudden lower back pain


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
16 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

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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Nexplanon implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

63% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

57% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

50% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Vaginal discharge

48% 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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