Contraception Reviews

Nexplanon implant and spotting

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 59 reviews for nexplanon implant, 30 people (51%) reported spotting.

Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
16 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 days ago

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

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

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
38 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  23rd Jun 25

Non stop spotting for over a month and sudden lower back pain


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Nexplanon implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Period like cramps

64% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

2

Headaches

58% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

49% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Vaginal discharge

48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge

5

Tender breasts

48% 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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