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

5%

Don't know

3%

Out of the 66 reviews for nexplanon implant, 25 people (38%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect

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Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

When I first started this birth control, I had a period for three months on and than it stopped for three months and that cycle continues into my second year where my periods got more regular like normal. Now in my 4-5 year of use and getting a fresh implant i do not get a period at all. I also noticed a significant amount of weight gain when i started on it about 35 lbs.

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Gained weight

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Used for 5 - 8 yr
47 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  23rd Nov 25

Nexplanon was effective as far as preventing pregnancy. However it has caused sharp pains in my head and heart, increased pulse, high blood pressure. Anxiety, depression, hopelessness. Swelling in my legs up to my knees. Huge weight gain and difficulty loosing weight. It has slipped and hasn’t been found. Sleepless nights, due to increased heart beat at night. An adrenaline attack only at night.


Worse skin

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Used for 3 - 5 yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  27th Sep 25

It did its job effectively but the side effects were awful and only got worse with time. I have excessive hair growth on my chin, lip, chest, and stomach which I have to shave daily/every other day. Never had this issue before. I also gained 30lbs over the 4 years I was on it. I will say, my cycle went back to normal very quickly after removal (removed a little under 3 weeks ago and im currently ovulating) so very good news given that we're trying to concieve. I would have just stuck with the pill though if I had known how bad it would be and that I'd have a lapse in health insurance during my time having it so getting it removed at an affordable rate was not an option.


Somewhat negative 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

61% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

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Headaches

59% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches

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Lower back pain

49% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported lower back pain

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Vaginal discharge

47% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge

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Vaginal dryness

47% 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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