06/11/2019
Nexplanon
Implant
About the reviewer
Age:
26-30
Time used:
5 - 8 years
Had children:
No
Height:
5'5"/165cm
Weight:
65kg - 70kg / 10st 3lb - 11st 0lb
Currently using:
Yes I'm using it currently
Experience
For the first 6 months I bled rather heavily for pretty much the entire time, which in turn made me feel very lethargic and fatigued. I would say that my moods can change but not necessarily dramatically. I have continued with the implant due to the fact that I am not allowed certain pills due to suffering from migraines and also because when I had the pill before I always forgot and I didn't want to risk it. I am currently looking into other contraception and I am due to have the implant extracted at the beginning of January 2020. I liked the reliability and this was the only reason I continued using.
Impact whilst taking
Mood:
Somewhat negatively
Weight:
I gained weight
Periods:
Heavier periods
Sex drive:
Loss of sex drive
Side effects whilst taking
Headaches
Migraines
Aura symptoms
Dizziness
Tender breasts
Increased sweating
Dark body hair
Increased body hair
Better skin
High blood pressure
Enlarged breasts
Nausea or vomiting
Back pain
Cystitus
Womb cramps
Vaginal discharge
Thrush
The reviewer also experienced the following side effects...
Bleeding is very erratic and very heavy.
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