05/07/2019

Nexplanon

Implant

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About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

3 - 5 years

Had children

Yes

Height

5'5"/165cm

Weight

90kg - 95kg / 14st 2lb - 14st 13lb

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

I used implant after having a baby. Didn’t realise for years my weight gain foul/low moods headaches and no sex drive was linked until I had my second one taken out to have another baby. Noticed a huge change in weeks x never again for Implant for me

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Irregular periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Migraines

Headaches

Dizziness

Nausea or vomiting

No effects

Impact after using

Mood

Very positively

Weight

I lost weight

Periods

2 months

Sex drive

Increased sex drive

No effects

Experience after taking

I felt my head was lighter, I felt happier, I laughed again! My husband took it very personally when I had no sex drive he thought it was all his fault and he was a terrible husband. So marriage and relationship improved. Lost weight so best thing I do was change contraception

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