Contraception Reviews

Nexplanon implant and headaches

How our community feel they have been impacted by headaches on nexplanon implant

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

42%

A bit

40%

Quite a bit

9%

A lot

6%

A great deal

3%

Out of the 65 reviews for nexplanon implant, 38 people (59%) reported headaches.

Reviewers that reported headaches as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day 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.


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Used for 8+ yr
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Oct 25

Horrible side effects and depression/anxiety


Very negative mood

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Nexplanon implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

60% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

59% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Vaginal discharge

48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge

4

Breast enlargement

48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported breast enlargement

5

Lower back pain

48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible nexplanon implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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