Contraception Reviews

Lowdown57853

Joined at October 2023

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20th Oct 23
Nexplanon implant

Been on nexplanon for abt 14 months now. Some negative side effects that suck like constant bleeding. I’ve been lightly bleeding everyday ever since my first period after insertion. I was recommended to regularly exercise and take hormone balancing supplements and I’ve been experiencing brown discharge for abt 2 weeks now since starting the supplements and exercise 2 months ago. 6 months into using nexplanon I experienced severe breast pain to where I considered visiting the ER it’s since not as bad but maybe once a month my breasts get swollen and hurt. Although the side effects I experienced and have been experiencing on nexplanon suck I think it’s worth it considering how effective this form of birth control is. I have a tendency to forget taking prescription medicine and I wanted a long term form of birth control and didn’t want to risk a possibly painful iud insertion so I decided to go with nexplanon.

 

Time used

12 - 18 months

Still using

Impact whilst using

Mood

Somewhat negative

Skin

Don't know

Sex drive

Reduced

Weight

No change

Bleeds

Spotting

Other side effects whilst using
 Tender breasts
 Breast enlargement
 Sweating more than usual
 Lower back pain
 Period like cramps
 Vaginal dryness
 Headaches
 Migraines
Experiences coming off Nexplanon implant

No experience provided

Impact after using

Mood

Don't know

Skin

Don't know

Sex drive

Don't know

Weight

Don't know

Cycle return to normal

18 months - 3 years

Other side effects after using

No side effects provided

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