Etonogestrel for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 4)

• Overd...
• July 7, 2021

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "Well let's see, I would not recommend to anyone. Why? You like being bipolar II? because that is what you get. Do you like your monthly for a month with 2 weeks of no period? Because that is what you will get. My OB/GYN lied to me. She said this was better then the pill (I was having massive mood swings as well as really bad cramps being on the pills and I would always forget to take them) and told me that this birth control method would be the way to go. I lost my health insurance so for almost 3 years I had to deal with having suicidal thoughts nearly almost everyday, being over emotional, anxiety through the roof, mood swings, period for a month with 2 weeks off (AND NO IT IS NOT SPOTTING). I currently just got my health insurance back, so in September (because that is when I can get in) I am getting this the awful thing out of my arm. It's okay because now I am going be more cognizant of what I am going to put in my body. NEVER AGAIN!!! I know people are different, but nope NEVER AGAIN!!"

• Bean-...
• February 22, 2009

Implanon (etonogestrel) "I have had the Implanon implant for about a month now and not long after I got it, I have read reviews that really scared me because a lot of the people had bad side effects such as non-stop bleeding and mood swings, etc. About 2 weeks after I got the implant I had a period for about 4 days and then I was spotting for a week after that and then it stopped and so far I haven't had anything. I love the fact that I don't have to take a pill everyday and when I was on the pill, I forgot to take it a lot. Luckily I didn't get pregnant. I love this thing and recommend it to anyone who asks. Hopefully everything stays the way it is, but so far so good. The insertion was painless, so if you want a good birth control Implanon is the way to go."

• Kdubz
• October 27, 2009

Implanon (etonogestrel) "Its been almost a year since I got it and I haven't gone a full week WITHOUT bleeding. I have gained 15lbs in 7 months, very depressed, moody, bad cramps, headaches, muscle aches, weakness, digestive problems. The list goes on. I thought it was all in my head, so I'm glad I found these reviews because I am now going to get it removed!"

• Dee
• December 8, 2020

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "I’ve never written a review for any medication but I felt the need to warn other women about this birth control. I got my implant in Oct 2020 and Dec 15 I’m getting it removed. It’s been an absolutely nightmare. It doesn’t come with cramps but it’s sometimes extremely heavy and other times very light. At this point I have no idea when it’s coming as it literally comes every 2 or 3 days sometimes lasting for 2 weeks. The longest one was about 16 days which was extremely heavy. I have also been feeling depressed. I get panic attacks from the sun going down because my mood drastically declines when it gets dark. I have never experienced any of these symptoms and don’t have a history of any kind of mental health illnesses. I am afraid to be home alone due to the intrusive thoughts I’ve been having and everyone around me has noticed I haven’t been myself. Please take caution and research this method throughly before getting it implanted. Wish you all health and happiness."

• klojk
• March 20, 2015

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "I got my Nexplanon 11/21/14 and my nonstop bleeding started January and haven't stopped since. First it was heavy for one week then light then heavy for two week now its just spotting and I think its about to go off but I can never be sure...just ready for it to go off because I'm tired of buying pads."

• Anonymous
• June 19, 2010

Implanon (etonogestrel) "I highly recommend trying Implanon. I'm really shocked to read all of the bad side effects. If I would have read these reviews before getting Implanon, I would not have chosen this birth control method. I'm so glad I did though! I have had no negative side effects with Implanon. I've had it since Feb '09 and I love it. I still get a period but it's random and the bleeding varies. At first my period got lighter but recently it got heavier and lasted for about 5-7 days. I'm not good at keeping track of my periods though. I must add that this is a very convenient (for us forgetful women) and A VERY EFFECTIVE form of birth control. I have a lot of sex with my boyfriend and we use no other form of protection and I have never gotten pregnant."

• bubbl...
• February 10, 2015

Implanon (etonogestrel) "I have been on this for about 2 years, I barely get any periods mostly just spotting, no weight gain, you don't have to think about it but every other three years, and it just goes in your arm. I think it's the best birth control out there for now. I think it is perfect for me but everyone's body will react differently."

• xoDJ
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 27, 2014

Implanon (etonogestrel) "Got it in the beginning of the year. Everything was good for about a month. Then I started bleeding constantly. Haven't had a break from bleeding for about 2 months now. Spent almost as much money for pads/tampons as I did for the out of pocket money for the implant. Hot and cold flashes are terrible. Still have period cramps. Only thing it's done good for is preventing pregnancy and it hasn't made me gain weight. Definitely getting it taken out though just so the bleeding will stop and everything will go back to normal."

• Joano
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 30, 2020

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "I've had Nexplanon for about three years, and recently got it renewed. I've had a lot of sex, and not once did I ever get pregnant. I never gained weight while on this product, and I've eaten the same way. Really the only issue is I get anxious a lot more easily, and my period didn't completely stop, but everybody's body reacts differently. Personally, nexplanon is great for me, but it definitely isn't for everybody."

• Mohmy
• March 22, 2014

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "I've had Nexplanon for 4 months. It has been effective in preventing pregnancy, and not having to take a pill is convenient. But that's where the pros end. A couple weeks after having it inserted, my mood swings were off the chart. I was snapping at everyone for the littlest things. I've never had a problem with depression in the 23 years I've been alive and have been depressed since I started this birth control. On top of that, my sex drive is GONE. I was crazy, head over heels in love with my husband up until I started this prescription. Now I can hardly stand to have him kiss me I'm so turned off. And it's not him, it's definitely the Nexplanon. Definitely getting it removed."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 16, 2020

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "I got Nexplanon in Jan 2020 after coming off depo provera. I haven't had a period which is amazing. But.... I've gained 50 pounds. I get bad migraines. I'm irritable and honestly I think it is time to just get it removed and try a different method. I don't even have a sex drive anymore."

• Period...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 7, 2020

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "Do not put your bodies through this ladies it might sound good but it made me bleed non stop for 4 months long it’s horrible I gained 20lbs it increased my appetite I just feel hungry all the time and never satisfied I have had it for 10 months can’t wait to have it removed and have my natural cycles back the side effects are not worth it I all so felt depressed all the time on Nexplanon and it gives me random hot flushes and headaches and I’ve noticed I break out in acne since having it."

• Cat
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 3, 2020

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "After using the Nexplanon for almost a year (October 2019-September 2020) I can say that overall I did not have many side effect symptoms other than bleeding for weeks at a time. It was frustrating to wake up every morning and see that I was still bleeding. Not only that, but the time between my periods were only 2-3 weeks. I never had a normal period on the Nexplanon and my friend who also had the implant felt the same, she bled for a year straight while my cycle would be 24 days at the least. It was very irregular within those days as well, some days would be heavy some would be light, some days I would be bloated and have cramps, some I would have headaches and back pain. It was all very unpredictable. After having my period for 36 days straight twice in a row, I decided my frustration was unbearable. I had to take out my Nexplanon. Though it was a very effective form of birth control I could not take the periods any longer."

• suntor
• November 9, 2020

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "I've had Nexplanon twice -- the first time was great, no issues. The second was fine until the last year of the implant's life -- I was spotting every single day for about 3-4 months. My mood spiralled into a very very dark place with intrusive thoughts quickly, and my breasts hurt constantly. I decided I was going to have the implant removed after consulting my doctor and friends, who were worried about my health. However, I was dealing with an eating disorder when the implant was inserted, and years later when it was removed, I was at a much healthier weight. They could not get it out on the first go because it had moved slightly and was under more tissue than when it was implanted. Finally, it was removed two weeks later, and I began to feel better one-two weeks after that. I think that the implant is a good option for some people, but beware that you body can change and just begin to react badly to it, especially when the implant is nearing the end of it's life."

• Vinta...
• January 15, 2021

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "I just had this implant removed after having it in for only 3 days! The first day was not bad since I had it implanted around 6 pm. The rest of the days I had the worst anxiety. I cried for 2 days straight and even starts thinking I would be better of dead than take another second in so much anxiety and depression. Please if you already suffer from anxiety don’t get it!! It’s seems to affect some woman’s mental health than others. I didn’t want to take the risk and had it removed ASAP."

• Anonymous
• April 6, 2008

Implanon (etonogestrel) "I just got my Implanon implanted on Friday, after being on the Depo shot for 3 years. Very simple. The anxiety is the worst part. It took about 15 minutes to actually prep/insert. I consider myself moderatly tolerant to pain and needles - the numbing part hurt a bit but I couldn't feel him doing the implant at all and the doctor made the comment "you have tough skin". I have just a small bruise and a tiny hole - no stiches, just a bandaid and cover the same as when you donate blood."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 8, 2015

Implanon (etonogestrel) "I have had the Implanon for about 5 months now, and its great! I only spot for about a day or two each month and thats it. I have actually lost weight since then as well. Nothing has really changed with me since I got it. No mood swings or acne."

• Jano
• August 21, 2020

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "DONT GET NEXPLANON. It has brought me nothing but misery. I’ve experienced tremendous weight gain, acne, depression and anxiety, back and breast pain, headaches, brain fog and fatigue. It’s been extremely hard trying to find a Planned Parenthood to remove the implant during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve been placed on a 2 week to 1 month waiting list and haven’t been contacted for almost 4 weeks now. I’ve also talked with a friend who has it too and she’s been having the same side effects. My friend also found in her research that nexplanon hasn’t been tested on plus size women. And I’ve also noticed when speaking with other users of this drug that each person’s implant expiration are a couple years off. Mine is supposed to last for 4 years, my friends’ for 7 and I’ve heard 5 or 6 for others and we all have the exact same implant. Not enough research, super crappy side effects, and too much negligence from providers. Just take the pill."

• Molly
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• June 3, 2020

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "Honestly I feel like a lot of these reviews are unfair, but to be fair it’s all about personal experience. During the time on this I have had very limited periods - amazing due to the severe PMDD symptoms I would experience on any pill. Yes during the last year of your implant you will most likely experience hormonal fluctuations, weight gain, acne, irregular periods due to the level of hormones tapering off and the nature of the drug. But the two years of pure hormonally regulated bliss is totally worth it. Also , once I started experiencing this my gyno offered to replace it early which has completely remedied any issue I have had with the medication. I have experienced stability in mood, weight and hormonal acne and I have not purchased feminine products in six years. Give it a shot and your body time to adjust, you won’t regret it."

• BBano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2019

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "I am 21 years old and have had nexplanon for about 6 months now and I HATE IT, I need to get it out of me ASAP! I've been bleeding for 5 months straight and on top of that I've turned into one crazy women. I've become so, so, so depressed, I cry almost everyday, It's crazy how that little thing in your arm can change you entirely, I feel like I've lost myself. Do not get this birth control!!"

• Mer
• March 9, 2020

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "I have been on Nexplanon for about 7 months now. I thought I would be fine because both my sisters have had it for years. The first month I started having panic attacks, it was so bad that at work I would run to my boss crying because I needed to go home. I was so scared for uni to start. I ended up going to the doctors they didn’t understand why. I started uni in September and I was fine for the most part. It’s now March and I have been having anxiety pains in my chest, the back of my head, the left side of my body, and shots of pain in my elbow right under where the Nexplanon was implanted. I finally started to worry about it. I’ve dealt with it for to long and I’m at the point it is just not worth it. I don’t want this to control me anymore. Just remember everyone is different. I am now getting it out this week or next week. I do recommend it because it did help me a lot. But if you are getting anxiety symptoms, don’t let it get worse. You should get it out."

• Taanya
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 27, 2015

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "It's very effective against pregnancy but the side effects have been horrible for me. I got it installed in June 2014 after having my baby. In August I noticed 2 patch's of my hair gone and severely thinned out in the front of my hair. I just thought this was due to postpartum hair loss which typically happens 3-4 months after you have a baby. However it is now January 27th 2015 and the hair loss has continued and now has spread to my entire front head around the edges. Also since I have had it, I have had no desire for sex. Nothing gets me aroused at all. My sex drive is nonexistent. I am going to get it removed soon because the side effects are unbearable. I am most upset by my hair loss."

• Julia...
• October 13, 2014

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "This birth control appealed to me because it's estrogen free, you don't need to remember a daily pill, and it lasts for a long amount of time. I had Nexplanon inserted on 3-13-14. I got my period the next day. Today marks 7 months of constant bleeding. Having said this, I'm sure it's highly effective birth control, but for me it was more so effective because it caused me to not have sex. The first couple weeks I was a little extra emotional, but that stopped quickly. I had no other side effects. I have friends who went on this and stopped having periods all together, so I'm sure my experience was exceptional."

• Anonymous
• October 10, 2010

Implanon (etonogestrel) "I have had Implanon since March 2008 and the main side effects that I have are periods that are long lasting from 10 to 21 days, no libido/sex drive, and mood swings. My partner complains because I'm frequently on my period, which can be very frustrating."

• Jade
• April 6, 2021

Nexplanon (etonogestrel) "I’m a teen and after I had my baby doctors pressured me to get on nexplanon and told me it would STOP my periods so I got the implant on January 7th 2021 in the beginning everything was fine. About a week after getting the implant I started my period and the longest it has stopped for has been 5 days. It’s now April 6 2021. I’ve been suffering with depression, BPD, and anxiety but ever since getting on this implant it has sky rocketed. I’m always depressed I get anxious all the time, I’ve been having the worst thoughts, hate my body image, and my overall mental health is the worst it’s ever been. I would never recommend this to anybody. I feel like I’m living in a night mare. Constant mood swings, always mad, horrible acne. Suicidal thoughts. I'd rather be pregnant again than to use this. Doctors should really express to people with a history of bad mental health that it will make a horrible impact on your mental health. I’m getting this removed within the next week."