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Nexplanon implant side effects

3.4

27 reviews

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Nexplanon implant

Nexplanon implant common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Headaches

67% of Nexplanon implant reviewers reported headaches

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Period like cramps

63% of Nexplanon implant reviewers reported period like cramps

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Breast enlargement

56% of Nexplanon implant reviewers reported breast enlargement

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Dizziness

52% of Nexplanon implant reviewers reported dizziness

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Vaginal discharge

48% of Nexplanon implant reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • 4% of Nexplanon implant reviewers reported high blood pressure

  • 4% of Nexplanon implant reviewers reported a latex allergy

  • 4% of Nexplanon implant reviewers reported pelvic infection


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • Headaches (67%)
  • Period like cramps (63%)
  • Breast enlargement (56%)
  • Dizziness (52%)
  • Vaginal discharge (48%)
  • Sweating more than usual (48%)
  • Vaginal dryness (48%)
  • Tender breasts (48%)
  • Migraines (41%)
  • Lower back pain (41%)
  • Body hair getting darker (37%)
  • Nausea or vomiting (33%)
  • Body hair increase (22%)
  • Migraine with aura (19%)
  • Hair loss (19%)
  • Discomfort wearing contact lenses (15%)
  • Cystitis (7%)
  • Thrush (7%)
  • High blood pressure (4%)
  • A latex allergy (4%)
  • Pelvic infection (4%)

Reviews

3.4

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

  •  Still using

This is a good birth control compared to the other options. I previously tried the patches and it gave me an allergic reaction. Anyways, It was uncomfortable when they first insert the implant into your arm but then you get used to it. I will say that it is different for everyone but for me it has given me more acne spots, regulatted my periods, and given me more facial hair. Those being the only cons.

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  29th Mar 24

  •  Still using

This birth control severely impacted my mental and physical health. This includes anxiety, depression, pelvic pain, irregular periods, heavy periods, spotting, headaches, laziness, grogginess, etc. Please do your research! Speak with a doctor you trust or multiple! Lastly, please consider if birth control is worth the side effects.


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
30 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th Mar 24

  •  Still using

I liked the first two years and now I have weird symptoms, on the flip side it could be a couple of other things


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Used for 12 - 18 mo
17 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Mar 24

  •  Still using

Know your body and know what’s going into you. Do your research and know the risks!


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Used for 3 - 5 yr
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  13th Mar 24

  •  Still using

I like the efficacy and not worrying about pregnancy. I dislike the mood effects and weight gain.


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  12th Mar 24

  •  Stopped using

While I did not get pregnant, the side effect of bleeding so continuously made it difficult to do daily things and enjoy anything because I was constantly needing to ensure I had supplies with me as well as discomfort, irritation, and rawness.


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Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  28th Feb 24

  •  Still using

I learned to live with it because I forgot it was there. The side effects were intense the first couple month then I got used to it and stopped realizing how bad it was. The headaches come and go but are significant, I always thought it was my MS causing it until it didn’t come with relapses. I’m pretty much always bleeding or spotting, I gained 10 Pounds and it’s been very hard to control cravings. My emotions are everywhere or I have none. My sex drive which is normally very healthy is gone… And I get utis super frequently since I’ve been on it. My period was always 4 days before, currently it’s 5 days of heavy bleeding followed by weeks of light spotting. I hate it, I gave it a full year try, I’m having it taken out tomorrow.


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Used for 3 - 6 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th Feb 24

  •  Still using

Love this! I decided to leave a review because when I was looking into getting it all of the reviews were bad. You have to realize that if you don’t like something, you tell 9 people, if you do you tell one. Most people who like the implant simply never leave a review because they kind of forget it is in their lives. That’s how easy it is. I’ve had it for 4 months. I feel the exact same. My period STOPed! My boobs are a bit bigger and sore but i don’t really mind that. If anything i maybe gained one or two pounds:) Insertion was not bad at all. Try it out and you can always take it out after! But for me, I love it so far!


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
43 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  16th Feb 24

  •  Still using

I went up several cup sizes from 32C - 32G/H


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2nd Feb 24

  •  Still using

a roller coaster of emotions. everything got worse before getting better.


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