Contraception Reviews

Nexplanon implant and lighter periods

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 61 reviews for nexplanon implant, 11 people (18%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
16 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Sep 25

My birth control has helped me by making my periods really light but then im bleeding for 7 days straight. Its help with some physical changes, but also hurt some important ones like weight. Other than that, I love this so far. But I shall report back in a few months with an update -Sunstruck

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Somewhat positive mood

3 more effects

2 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
40 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  31st Aug 25

Nothing worked prior to the implant…3 conceived while using another form of controlled release birth control, and my last 2 were planned by getting the implant removed. My periods are somewhat irregular but also extremely lighter than before and shorter lasting, however I have noticed every other month that it’s rougher than before, cramps, headache etc. but then 19 days later it’s just normal. I’ve also been able to maintain the same weight while using the implant and regardless of changes in my lifestyle that would suggest a fluctuation in weight over the last 7 years


Improved skin

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  27th Jun 25

Weight gain, poor mood, more body hair, period cramps, long lasting light periods, increased sweating.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

2 helpful

0 comments

Nexplanon implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

62% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

57% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Vaginal discharge

46% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge

5

Tender breasts

46% 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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