Reviewer: ilovemydogggg, 19-24 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year

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I thought this would be an excellent option for me as I always had problems remembering to take pills. It was the worst mistake I ever made. I bled every day for 6 months - and not just normal period blood - it was the grossest black/brownish sludge. I felt so disgusting! Not only that but the acne that developed on my face, back, and chest was atrocious. Massive underground zits and sometimes the ... Show Full Comment

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I thought this would be an excellent option for me as I always had problems remembering to take pills. It was the worst mistake I ever made. I bled every day for 6 months - and not just normal period blood - it was the grossest black/brownish sludge. I felt so disgusting! Not only that but the acne that developed on my face, back, and chest was atrocious. Massive underground zits and sometimes the pus was literally green. My hair was also falling out in massive clumps every time I showered. Lastly, the scar tissue buildup after just 6 months was terrible! Doctor really had to dig in my arm to get it out! Couldn't imagine having it left in for 3 months! I was really trying to hope it would get better but it just didn't. Took it out after 6 months.
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Reviewer: Snags , 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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Struggling to remember to take the pill every day, I decided to try nexplanon. I’ve been on nexplanon for 4 months and I’m getting it removed. Weight gain, no energy, mood swings, and depression. I’ve also had light spotting in between. My physician highly recommended this but I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.

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Struggling to remember to take the pill every day, I decided to try nexplanon. I’ve been on nexplanon for 4 months and I’m getting it removed. Weight gain, no energy, mood swings, and depression. I’ve also had light spotting in between. My physician highly recommended this but I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone.
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Reviewer: Dandans , 19-24 on Treatment for 1 to 6 months

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The implant is my first form of birth control (age 23) and I got it in January and had constant spotting daily since then and light cramping from time to time. It’s started to finally lessen now in April but I would also get irregular periods. The constant bleeding is annoying but I’ve only had it a few months so will update after a year. The insertion was not painful but my arm was really sore th ... Show Full Comment

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The implant is my first form of birth control (age 23) and I got it in January and had constant spotting daily since then and light cramping from time to time. It’s started to finally lessen now in April but I would also get irregular periods. The constant bleeding is annoying but I’ve only had it a few months so will update after a year. The insertion was not painful but my arm was really sore the next day. I’ve had no other side effects aside from the constant spotting and irregular periods
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Reviewer: Em, 19-24 on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year

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Worked amazing to prevent pregnancy, but I experienced long, heavy periods that hardly ever stopped. I ended up having to get the Nexplanon removed due to that. Insertion hurt and I was sore for about a week. Removal was much easier and I don’t feel too sore. I was really hoping this would work for me, but the bleeding was too much.

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Worked amazing to prevent pregnancy, but I experienced long, heavy periods that hardly ever stopped. I ended up having to get the Nexplanon removed due to that. Insertion hurt and I was sore for about a week. Removal was much easier and I don’t feel too sore. I was really hoping this would work for me, but the bleeding was too much.
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Reviewer: Choco, 25-34 on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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This medication quite literally almost killed me and many others. The information is so hard to find about how many people have horrible experiences with this, but after finding support groups, I have come to realize that a terrifying amount of people have had severe adverse effects from this medication. PLEASE consider getting something else!!!

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This medication quite literally almost killed me and many others. The information is so hard to find about how many people have horrible experiences with this, but after finding support groups, I have come to realize that a terrifying amount of people have had severe adverse effects from this medication. PLEASE consider getting something else!!!
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