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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Implanon, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	10.7%	28.6%	46.4%	7.1%	7.1%
Balance/Equilibrium	7.1%	7.1%	82.1%	0%	3.6%
Blood Pressure	7.1%	3.6%	78.6%	7.1%	3.6%
Breathing	3.6%	10.7%	78.6%	7.1%	0%
Confidence	10.7%	14.3%	50%	14.3%	10.7%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	7.1%	85.7%	7.1%	0%
Digestion	10.7%	7.1%	71.4%	10.7%	0%
Emotional Well-being	17.9%	10.7%	32.1%	32.1%	7.1%
Energy	7.1%	25%	35.7%	25%	7.1%
Eyesight	7.1%	0%	75%	10.7%	7.1%
Memory	3.6%	14.3%	64.3%	3.6%	14.3%
Mental Clarity	7.1%	10.7%	53.6%	10.7%	17.9%
Pain	14.3%	3.6%	53.6%	17.9%	10.7%
Patience	7.1%	14.3%	50%	17.9%	10.7%
Sexual Health	0%	21.4%	39.3%	21.4%	17.9%
Skin Complexion	17.9%	3.6%	60.7%	10.7%	7.1%
Sleep	17.9%	7.1%	57.1%	14.3%	3.6%
Stress Level	14.3%	10.7%	35.7%	25%	14.3%

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Commonly Reported Implanon Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Acne	46.2%	7.7%	0%	30.8%	15.4%
Allergic Reaction	80%	16%	4%	0%	0%
Anxiety	41.7%	33.3%	0%	8.3%	16.7%
Blurred Vision	75%	0%	8.3%	0%	16.7%
Breast Tenderness	48%	8%	28%	8%	8%
Breathing Difficulties	83.3%	8.3%	0%	8.3%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	28%	8%	32%	16%	16%
Cold Symptoms	66.7%	0%	16.7%	0%	16.7%
Confusion	66.7%	0%	8.3%	0%	25%
Depression	40%	12%	16%	12%	20%
Diarrhea	58.3%	8.3%	16.7%	8.3%	8.3%
Dizziness	60%	8%	16%	4%	12%
Drowsiness	66.7%	8.3%	8.3%	16.7%	0%
Fatigue	40%	0%	12%	28%	20%
Fever	83.3%	8.3%	8.3%	0%	0%
Gas	66.7%	8.3%	8.3%	16.7%	0%
Headache	40%	4%	16%	12%	28%
High Blood Pressure	92.3%	0%	0%	0%	7.7%
Insomnia	66.7%	8.3%	0%	8.3%	16.7%
Irregular Bleeding	36%	20%	4%	8%	32%
Irregular Heartbeat	50%	8.3%	16.7%	0%	25%
Mood Swings	40%	0%	20%	16%	24%
Muscle Cramping	58.3%	16.7%	16.7%	0%	8.3%
Nausea	48%	12%	20%	4%	16%
Sensitivity to Light	75%	0%	16.7%	8.3%	0%
Sexual Dysfunction	50%	8.3%	8.3%	16.7%	16.7%
Stomach Ache	50%	16.7%	25%	8.3%	0%
Yeast Infection	76%	4%	12%	4%	4%

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Less Commonly Reported Implanon Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	46.2%	7.7%	7.7%	23.1%	15.4%
Anxiety	46.2%	15.4%	7.7%	15.4%	15.4%
Blurred Vision	61.5%	7.7%	7.7%	0%	23.1%
Breast Cancer	96%	0%	4%	0%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	84.6%	0%	0%	7.7%	7.7%
Cervical Cancer	96%	0%	4%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	32%	12%	20%	12%	24%
Chest Pain	56%	16%	8%	12%	8%
Eye / Vision Problems	84%	8%	0%	0%	8%
Irregular Periods (women)	38.5%	7.7%	15.4%	15.4%	23.1%
Numbing Sensation	80%	8%	4%	0%	8%
Pain in Limbs	48%	28%	8%	8%	8%
Reduced Libido	58.3%	8.3%	16.7%	8.3%	8.3%
Thrombosis (Blood Clotting)	92%	0%	0%	4%	4%

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Episodes since taking Implanon

Since taking Implanon Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

Blindness	3.5%
Fall	1.8%

Hospitalization	3.5%
Seizure	1.8%

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User Comments about Implanon

14 Dec 2011	I've had the implanon since a few days after my daughter was born 8 months ago, since I had a c section I couldn't get mirena right away, figuring better leave the hospital safe so that we don't have two babys right on top of each other. Since we didn't make it 6 weeks anyways, lol. I bled for 9.5 weeks off and on after my daughter was born, was fine for a week then bled for 16 days, its been like that every 3 weeks since. I've suddenly realized its like lower (closer to the top) than it was, I think that my body is trying to reject it and I'm afraid of what that's going to feel like but due to current financial issues I have to wait it out, and see what happens. —Posted by Bellas Mommy 41811 Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
14 Nov 2011	I have gotten bad digestive problems that started after implanon was implanted. I will have to get the implanon out soon, but I love it because it works very effectively. Not everyone gets these stomach issues, I guess my body is just unable to handle the hormone change. —Posted by Aree Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
28 Oct 2010	I have had the Implant for 2 months, I generally feel ok but have started to have the odd aching pain shoot through my limbs?? Is this normal?? And the odd tight chest but don't know if this is to do with my Thyroid problem. Its the limb pains i'm concerned about??? —Posted by Ellie Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
15 Oct 2010	I first had my implanon put in 2007 (few months after having baby), I suffered with irrigular bleeding, light periods but lasted longer than usual, mood swings, sex was uncomfortable, tender pelvis, painful orgasm, no sex drive, more palpitations, cramps in my legs, and the need to eat all the time. Had it changed recently as it only lasts 3 years, and i have not had any bleeding as of yet, but the constant feeling in my abdominal that i am on my period, still have all the above side affects, might have it taken out and use condoms, least i do not have to put myself through the side affects. —Posted by Donna UK Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use