Birth control implant and spotting
Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 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
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 5th Apr 24
This is a good birth control compared to the other options. I previously tried the patches and it gave me an allergic reaction. Anyways, It was uncomfortable when they first insert the implant into your arm but then you get used to it. I will say that it is different for everyone but for me it has given me more acne spots, regulatted my periods, and given me more facial hair. Those being the only cons.
Worse skin
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 29th Mar 24
This birth control severely impacted my mental and physical health. This includes anxiety, depression, pelvic pain, irregular periods, heavy periods, spotting, headaches, laziness, grogginess, etc. Please do your research! Speak with a doctor you trust or multiple! Lastly, please consider if birth control is worth the side effects.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
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Birth control implant common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
62% of birth control implant reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
60% of birth control implant reviewers reported headaches
Vaginal discharge
54% of birth control implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Vaginal dryness
49% of birth control implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Dizziness
43% of birth control implant reviewers reported dizziness