Contraception Reviews

Nexplanon implant and periods to stop

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 73 reviews for nexplanon implant, 29 people (40%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 5 yr
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

I always had heavy and irregular periods before starting Nexplanon (except for when I was on the pill). In my first three years, I had moderate flow irregular bleeding and took the pill to help regulate (did not work). I then got Nexplanon reinserted after 3 years, at which point I lost my period altogether for almost 2 years, and now only have light (but irregular) spotting. I believe my mood is more consistent without a regular cycle. It is possible that my sex drive went down, but I was not sexually active before starting, so it might not have decreased. I did not gain weight like I did on the pill, and I do not feel as puffy from water retention. I found the insertion to be very easy. Removal was more uncomfortable because of how they pry it out, but it was not bad. I like the piece of mind of having it always in and being able to touch it to check.

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Somewhat positive mood

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Overall very satisfied with it as a way of avoiding periods. In the beginning there was a lot of spotting, and then period right after, then spotting again, but once that was over it's all good. I have not had a period in 3 months, but when I do get one, they last for at least a week (my normal period is 4 days). But as a contraceptive it is kind of useless, as I have 0% sex drive. None existent. To the point where sex is a chore, which is not healthy for any relationship. Acne is also quite alot worse, despite using retinol and salsylic acid, I get a lot of blackheads and big yellow pimples. Probably going to get it removed soon, because of the two negatives.


Worse skin

2 more effects

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd May 26

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Very positive mood

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Nexplanon implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Period like cramps

62% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

59% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Lower back pain

49% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported lower back pain

4

Vaginal dryness

48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Tender breasts

48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported tender breasts


Possible nexplanon implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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