07/10/2019
Nexplanon
Implant
About the reviewer
Age:
18-25
Time used:
6 - 12 months
Had children:
No
Height:
5'2"/157.5cm
Weight:
65kg - 70kg / 10st 3lb - 11st 0lb
Currently using:
No I've stopped using it
Experience
The biggest impact was on my mental health and the amount I was bleeding. It was constant bleeding/spotting so I ended up needing to be on the pill for 3 months anyway.
Impact whilst taking
Mood:
Very negatively
Weight:
No change
Periods:
Irregular periods, Heavier periods, Spotting / light bleeding between periods,
Sex drive:
Loss of sex drive
Side effects whilst taking
Headaches
Better skin
Increased sweating
Nausea or vomiting
Back pain
Thrush
Womb cramps
Vaginal discharge
Vaginal dryness
Impact after using
Mood:
Very positively
Weight:
I gained weight
Return to cycle:
2 months
Sex drive:
Increased sex drive
No effects on the head
Spots or acne
Nausea or vomiting
Back pain
Cystitus
Thrush
Vaginal discharge
Experience after taking
My life got so much better, my periods got shorter, my mental health became more consistent. Main downsides of having it removed were my acne coming back and weight gain.
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