19/06/2019

Nexplanon

Implant

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'3"/160cm

Weight

45kg - 50kg / 7st 1lb - 7st 12lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I’ve had the implant for almost 3 years now. It’s great for an easy contraception that I’ve never had to worry about but periods become an issue. I bleed (sometimes heavy, sometimes light) for about 5 days on and 5 days off. Then randomly have no period for weeks. The no period weeks are great however in my personal experience I’d get a lot of breast tenderness. I’m not sure how my cramps have changed since getting the implant, they can sometimes be very painful and sometimes barely existent. As I’m approaching the date to get my current implant removed I’m questioning whether I want to do it again.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Neutral - no change

Weight

No change

Periods

Irregular periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

Headaches

Dizziness

Back pain

Tender breasts

Dark body hair

Latex allergy

Increased sweating

Vaginal discharge

Cystitus

Thrush

Womb cramps

Pelvic infection

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