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 5 - 8 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 days ago
I am a man (this site needs to get with the times and stop calling uterus and vagina care "womens health") on testosterone so im not sure if the acne and weight changes are due to the testosterone or the implant. same with periods - the implant stopped my periods but im sure T helped. I get cramps somewhat randomly, especially around the time I'm meant to remove and replace the implant (5 years). I like that it keeps me from getting pregnant and does not contain estrogen since again I am a man.
Gained weight
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 22nd Nov 24
I went from 100lbs to 140lbs in just 6 months after getting the implant, which personally was a positive. I am much calmer and little to no mood swings. My period stopped, just occasional brown spotting and light cramps. My skin and hair got a bit more dry, and my nails & hair don’t grow as fast.
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 15th Nov 24
I loved having Nexplanon. Light periods for 6 months then stopped having periods entirely. My periods didn't return for a year after I had it removed, though. No side effects other than acne & weight gain. I lost all that acne & weight as soon as it was removed.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
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Nexplanon implant common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
68% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
63% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
53% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported breast enlargement
Vaginal discharge
48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Tender breasts
48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported tender breasts