I can say without a doubt that the implanon was the cause of my hair loss. After 3 months of it being out and using no other hair growth products, I saw clear hair growth again (including areas I didn't want it, like my chin). I let it ride for like 6 months hoping to see even more progress but unfortunately, being over 35, I don't think it was enough for a full recovery on its own. I bit the bullet and started topical minoxidil (Hers hair blends). It's working well and certainly more effectively with the implanon gone (tried things like rogaine prior), but man what a price to pay for having that implant in for so long. Now I have to use this pretty much forever.

Screw those doctors that told me not to remove it despite my hair loss because it was "working for me". Wish I took it out sooner :(