Contraception Reviews

Nexplanon implant and body hair increase

How our community feel they have been impacted by body hair increase on nexplanon implant

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

81%

A bit

8%

Quite a bit

6%

A great deal

4%

A lot

1%

Out of the 72 reviews for nexplanon implant, 14 people (20%) reported body hair increase.

Reviewers that reported body hair increase as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 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.

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Worse skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

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

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Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  23rd Jan 26

I’ve been on this for 2.5 years, my periods average 17-28 days, heavy flow, and cramps that leave me throwing up and laying on the ground. My vaginal dryness was horrible, I feel so bad for my partner because we have to stop for more lube.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

Nexplanon implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

63% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

60% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Lower back pain

50% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported lower back pain

4

Vaginal dryness

49% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Tender breasts

49% 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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