20/01/2020

Nexplanon

Implant

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

Under 18

Time used

3 - 6 months

Had children

Height

5'8"/172.5cm

Weight

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

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

My periods were constant for the second month so was given maexeni to completely stop them. I don’t have to really be very consistent because im on the implant but it’s good that I can choose when to have a period or not

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Spotting / light bleeding between periods

Sex drive

Increased sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Dizziness

Increased sweating

Nausea or vomiting

Enlarged breasts

Tender breasts

Increased body hair

Better skin

Spots or acne

Vaginal discharge

Womb cramps

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