27/06/2019

Nexplanon

Implant

 2/5

About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'2"/157.5cm

Weight

55kg - 60kg / 8st 9lb - 9st 6lb

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

I had been on the implant couple of years before and had a positive response to it, so I decided to try it again. This time round I gained half a stone in weight and developed acne after 6 months. I have since had it removed and still struggling with the affects of it.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Irregular periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Migraines

Headaches

Spots or acne

Increased sweating

High blood pressure

Tender breasts

Vaginal dryness

Impact after using

Mood

Very positively

Weight

I don’t know / can’t tell

Periods

2 months

Sex drive

Increased sex drive

No effects

Spots or acne

Better skin

Increased sweating

No effects

Experience after taking

My sex drive has increased greatly since its removal, my mood has lifted alot and I don’t feel as low as I once did. I don’t think I will ever get the implant again.

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