Meena Sharma Meena Sharma Asked 6 months ago

Does nexplanon cause weight gain?

I'm thinking of getting Nexplanon but I'm quite worried about weight gain. My friend told me some people gain weight after getting it. Does Nexplanon generally cause weight gain?

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Divya Rao Divya Rao Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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I panicked so much when I gained about 3 kgs in the first month of Nexplanon. But honestly, it was mostly water weight and my body adjusted after about three months. Just give your body some time to settle down.

Kiran Bala Kiran Bala Joined Jan 2026 6 months ago

Yes, weight gain is a common side effect of the implant. Please don't stress too much about it, eating healthy and walking daily can help manage it. Take care of yourself.

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Savita Deshpande Savita Deshpande Joined Mar 2026 6 months ago

I used hormonal birth control years ago and faced similar issues back then. The body reacts to these changes, but with age, I realized that regular physical activity and a simple diet can easily balance these effects. It's nothing to worry about.

Tanya Kapoor Tanya Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 6 months ago

Omg yes, I literally bloated up so fast after getting it done. My appetite went crazy too, like I wanted to snack all the time. I've had to be super strict with my gym and diet to keep it under control.

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Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

I ignored my sudden weight gain and mood swings after getting the implant, thinking it would go away, but it got worse. Please don't ignore it if you feel uncomfortable. Go visit your gynecologist and discuss alternative options.

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