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25/06/2019

Nexplanon

Implant

5/5

About the reviewer

Age
18-25
Time used
18 months - 3 years
Had children
No
Height
5'10"/177.5cm
Weight
65kg - 70kg / 10st 3lb - 11st 0lb
Currently using
No I've stopped using it

Experience

Suited me perfectly. Been using it for 3 years, in the space of getting it replaced. Regulated my irregular period and made it lighter. Only increased side effect was tender breasts which for me isn’t an issue. No other major negative noticeable changes.

Impact whilst taking

Mood
Neutral - no change
Weight
I lost weight
Periods
Lighter periods
Sex drive
Increased sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Tender breasts

Better skin

Enlarged breasts

Back pain

Womb cramps

Thrush

Vaginal discharge

Impact after using

Mood
Neutral - no change
Weight
No change
Periods
1 month
Sex drive
Increased sex drive

No effects

Better skin

Enlarged breasts

Tender breasts

Back pain

Thrush

Experience after taking

No noticeable changes after coming off. Had one cycle since and symptoms are the same as when I was on the implant.

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