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
27%
Don't know
17%
15%
Out of the 41 reviews for nexplanon implant, 17 people (42%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 5 - 8 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 16th Jan 25
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
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 7th Jan 25
No major negative side effects (yet) the most annoying being the acne increase. The spotting doesn’t bother me, but having a period every 2-3 weeks is bothersome.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
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
2 helpful
0 comments
Nexplanon implant common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
66% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
61% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
51% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported breast enlargement
Vaginal discharge
46% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Vaginal dryness
46% of nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal dryness
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