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

Irregular

50%

No change

5%

Don't know

5%

Out of the 40 reviews for nexplanon implant, 16 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 5 - 8 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

I am a man (this site needs to get with the times and stop calling uterus and vagina care "womens health") on testosterone so im not sure if the acne and weight changes are due to the testosterone or the implant. same with periods - the implant stopped my periods but im sure T helped. I get cramps somewhat randomly, especially around the time I'm meant to remove and replace the implant (5 years). I like that it keeps me from getting pregnant and does not contain estrogen since again I am a man.

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Gained weight

0 helpful

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Nov 24

I went from 100lbs to 140lbs in just 6 months after getting the implant, which personally was a positive. I am much calmer and little to no mood swings. My period stopped, just occasional brown spotting and light cramps. My skin and hair got a bit more dry, and my nails & hair don’t grow as fast.


Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

2 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Nov 24

I loved having Nexplanon. Light periods for 6 months then stopped having periods entirely. My periods didn't return for a year after I had it removed, though. No side effects other than acne & weight gain. I lost all that acne & weight as soon as it was removed.


Very positive mood

2 more effects

1 helpful

0 comments

Nexplanon implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

68% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

63% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

53% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Vaginal discharge

48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge

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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