Nexplanon implant and weight gaining
How our community feel nexplanon implant has affected their weight
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
25%
Don't know
18%
12%
Out of the 73 reviews for nexplanon implant, 33 people (45%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
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
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
47 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 15th Feb 26
I have had the implant inserted 3 times. First 2 times barely had a period here and there. Always had one for a little longer right after it was placed. But the last time over a year ago it was fine until the last 4 months. I have had a period about every 2 weeks. Starts stops, starts stops. Not sure why but super annoying. Better than the pill and having a pregnancy. My kids are grown. My period has always been 28 days like clockwork. Wish I could not have the sporadic spotting but what do we do??🤪.
Gained weight
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 27th Jan 26
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
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
59% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches
Lower back pain
49% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported lower back pain
Vaginal dryness
48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Tender breasts
48% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported tender breasts

