Nexplanon implant and periods to stop
Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
I love it, as far as preventing me from conceiving its doing its job, but I think it depleted my sex drive a lot... Like A LOT. Anybody else having any similar issues? It's so bad my fiance has taken notice. Any advice on what to do? Im super scared of getting pregnant again and don't want to take it out... (He would prefer it out)
Somewhat negative mood
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 15th Jul 26
I always had heavy and irregular periods before starting Nexplanon (except for when I was on the pill). In my first three years, I had moderate flow irregular bleeding and took the pill to help regulate (did not work). I then got Nexplanon reinserted after 3 years, at which point I lost my period altogether for almost 2 years, and now only have light (but irregular) spotting. I believe my mood is more consistent without a regular cycle. It is possible that my sex drive went down, but I was not sexually active before starting, so it might not have decreased. I did not gain weight like I did on the pill, and I do not feel as puffy from water retention. I found the insertion to be very easy. Removal was more uncomfortable because of how they pry it out, but it was not bad. I like the piece of mind of having it always in and being able to touch it to check.
Somewhat positive mood
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 30th Jun 26
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.
Worse skin
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Nexplanon implant common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
62% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
61% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches
Lower back pain
50% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported lower back pain
Vaginal dryness
47% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Tender breasts
47% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported tender breasts
