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Birth control implant and weight gaining

How our community feel birth control implant has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

27%

Don't know

16%

Out of the 82 reviews for birth control implant, 38 people (46%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Jun 26

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.

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Worse skin

2 more effects

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Used for 8+ yr
47 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Feb 26

I have had the implant inserted 3 times. First 2 times barely had a period here and there. Always had one for a little longer right after it was placed. But the last time over a year ago it was fine until the last 4 months. I have had a period about every 2 weeks. Starts stops, starts stops. Not sure why but super annoying. Better than the pill and having a pregnancy. My kids are grown. My period has always been 28 days like clockwork. Wish I could not have the sporadic spotting but what do we do??🤪.


Gained weight

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Used for 3 - 5 yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  27th Jan 26

Gain a ton on weight and lost all sex drive.


Somewhat negative mood

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Birth control implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

60% of birth control implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

59% of birth control implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Vaginal discharge

50% of birth control implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge

4

Lower back pain

49% of birth control implant reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Vaginal dryness

46% of birth control implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible birth control implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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