Contraception Reviews

Nexplanon implant and pelvic infection

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

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

92%

Quite a bit

4%

A bit

1%

A lot

1%

A great deal

1%

Out of the 71 reviews for nexplanon implant, 6 people (8%) reported pelvic infection.

Reviewers that reported pelvic infection as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

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Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

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.


Worse skin

2 more effects

0 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

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

61% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Lower back pain

51% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported lower back pain

4

Vaginal dryness

49% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Vaginal discharge

48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible nexplanon implant side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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