Contraception Reviews

Lowdown66325

Joined at February 2024

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28th Feb 24
Nexplanon implant

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.

 

Time used

12 - 18 months

Still using

Impact whilst using

Mood

Somewhat negative

Skin

Got worse

Sex drive

Reduced

Weight

Gained weight

Bleeds

Irregular

Spotting

Heavier

Other side effects whilst using
 Body hair getting darker
 Body hair increase
 Tender breasts
 Period like cramps
 Breast enlargement
 Sweating more than usual
 Pelvic infection
 Migraines
 Vaginal discharge
 Headaches
 Vaginal dryness
 Dizziness
 Migraine with aura
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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