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Implanon for Birth Control User Reviews (Page 2)

Implanon has an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from a total of 1585 reviews for the treatment of Birth Control. 45% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 30% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Implanon

  • Anonymous
  • October 10, 2010

"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."

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  • Anonymous
  • September 14, 2009

"I had the Implanon fitted in May this year. From having it fitted I think I bled for nearly 9 weeks. I have put on a stone in weight and have suffered really bad mood swings feeling sometimes like I'm going mad. I felt tired all the time with no energy. I was really snappy with my children and my other half all the time. I am normally a really laid back sort of person but this changed me into a nutter."

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  • Alirwin
  • January 9, 2014

"I got Implanon on August 6th 2013. Soon after I noticed non-stop bleeding, and mood swings. I cried very often, and also ended a relationship. I went through depression, anxiety and had serious headaches. I haven't quit bleeding for more than a week since I've been on it. I don't recommend it to anyone under 18."

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  • Felic...
  • November 25, 2013

"I have only had the Implanon for 4 weeks and am going in today to have it removed. I chose this because its an "out of sight out of mind" easier birth control. But the side effects for me have been horrendous. I have had severe anxiety, mood swings, and depression. And instead of little issues rolling right off my shoulders it feels as though its the end of the world. I've never struggled with this before. I've also had literal thoughts of suicide and self harm. Also, caused my sex drive to become pretty much non-existent. Coming from a woman who has been with the same man for 12 years and could have sex 3x per day. I started having no sex drive and had very dry vagina."

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  • thanh...
  • November 9, 2014

"For birth control it definitely works. I've had this in for a little over a year. I do get my period every month. But I feel like every other month I either get two periods or it lasts for 3 weeks at least. I am also NEVER in the mood for sex. I'm considering getting it out sooner than 3 recommended."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 6, 2015

"Honestly I thought this birth control was the best at first told everyone I knew to get it. But now 4 months later. I can't stand it my emotions have been out of this world, my stress level has been higher and I went from a happy person to hating everything. I never have gotten cramps before I got this put in and they are the worst. The bleeding goes from heavy to light but at random times but means to say I'm getting this removed immediately. Because I know I will go back to my normal self again."

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  • mpv
  • October 6, 2014

"I absolutely love it! I've had it for 2 yrs only got my period once a few weeks after I got the Implanon and never got a period again. No mood swings, gained a little weight but I don't think it all has to do with the Implanon. No side effects at all. It all depends on how your body reacts to it, I was reading some reviews where they have been bleeding for ever....if that would have been me I would of removed it already."

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  • ndnqt
  • March 26, 2010

"I love my Implanon! It wasn't that painful with the insertion. It bruised for a week. But when you get it first put in you will probably bleed a little for a day or two but after that no periods! Well in my experience I had no periods. It's almost been a year since I had it inserted and I am never scared to get pregnant. I had no negative side effects at all. No weight gain or chemical imbalances. Implanon is the way to go. I was skeptical at first because of these negative views but remember those are extreme cases. I have many family members who are on Implanon and share the same positive experience as I did!"

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  • Anonymous
  • December 6, 2010

"I got the Implanon late 2009, now December 2010, I'm debating if I want it removed. I thought this was going to be nice. A friend of mine warned me the worst was yet to come. A few months after getting it put it I experienced weight gain I'm still dealing with this unexplainable fatigue and I've acquired a thyroid issue as well as the non stop bleeding, almost no sex drive and I'm only 21. I don't know how much longer I can deal with feelings a wreck, but I have not been pregnant and that's the only thing keeping me on this birth control."

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  • 4babi...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 29, 2014

"I have the Implanon, an I'm seriously thinking about removing it. The birth control part WORKS but what I've been going through to prevent pregnancy is awful. My mood swings are often and more stressful than before, I'm never in the mood to have sex, I could go without it forever, is how I feel. I get the inflammation issue down there as well. My periods are spuratic and heavy or light but never consistent. I also haven't been able to loose my baby weight since I've been on this. The other times I was able to shed the weight no problem. I miss the Patch!"

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  • Shaunda
  • October 19, 2014

"I have had the Implanon for the last two years, I'm supposed to get it out August of 2015. I did NOT gain weight, actually it helped me lose it. Ever since I got it inserted in my arm I have not had a period, so no period for the last two years. Recently my friend was kind of pushy and grabbed my arm too tight and it knocked my Implanon out of place so now I am starting my second period in the last three weeks. This is an amazing birth control but be careful when it comes to people grabbing on your arm."

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  • Happy...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • April 12, 2015

"So far, I love the implanon! I read so many horror stories before getting it inserted that I was so scared. I'm 21 and have horrible periods normally. I had to stop taking the pill as I gained 8 kgs, my breasts were so tender all the time and I was so emotional and teary. I honestly thought the implanon would do the same to me but so far NO periods, NO weight gain (in fact i've lost weight) Great sex drive, My mood is the same as always! Really happy! Don't let all the negative stories affect you, everyone's body works so differently!"

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  • ANIMEL
  • September 30, 2019

"I have had the implanon in my arm for over 2 years now and only within the last 2 months have I come to realize than all these things I have been experiencing eg lack of concentration, constantly hungry (esp for sweet things), acting like a pitbull on crack with the mood swings, breast tenderness, backache ,itchy irritable scalp, griping pains, feeling anxious and crying for no reason, headaches, erratic periods (eg none for 3 months then 2 heavy in one month, followed by spotting on and off for 3 weeks) and the worse thing for me WEIGHT GAIN! I have put on about 2 stone and I was always good at dieting, but not this time IT WILL NOT SHIFT! It was not till recently when my headaches got worse did I start to dig on google and I feel so stupid that I didn't do my research on this horrible thing! Yes it stops you from getting pregnant, but is it worth it? Definitely NOT!"

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  • Chelsea
  • August 28, 2014

"So far I have had no issues with the Implanon. I'm surprised after reading tons of horrible stories from other females. Insertion felt like a pinch and when it was done my arm was wrapped up. It was quick and simple. I didn't even have to pay a lot because my insurance covered it. My arm didn't bruise at all and I was able to just wear a bandaid without it being noticeable. I haven't had any crazy side effects other than being a little more emotional but it's the same level as when I get my PMS. I'm happy that I got this implant because now I can feel safe with my partner. I don't want to have any kids anytime soon."

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  • happy...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • December 2, 2014

"I had my period for 3 months straight after getting the Implanon. But now after 8 months I have NOT gained weight or gotten a period. And I have not gotten pregnant. It has made me more sleepy though which is ok."

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  • Momma
  • July 30, 2008

"I got my implant in September 2007, a month after I had my daughter. It was practically a painless insertion, the only thing that kind of hurt was the numbing of the area. It stings a bit when they inject the medication in your arm. I love this thing, its the best ever. I've had no periods until now. I would recommend this to anyone who is absent minded and forgets their pill."

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  • I...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • June 10, 2014

"I've had mine since October of 2013. At first I was super excited because it was a no fuss birth control that would cause me migraines. After I had it implanted I gained 30lbs in a matter of 3 months. Although I believe some of that was stress (I'm in medical school) but I continued to work out regularly and was still gaining weight. I have not had my period since I've had it but instead I've had bloating, mood swings, lowered sex drive oh and my migraines have gotten worse. Although I love how easy it is I feel like it's taken a real toll on my body. I hate to say it, but I miss having my normal body functions, even my period!"

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  • SFMor...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • August 7, 2013

"I've had my Implanon since May 30th 2013. I have not stopped bleeding since I got it. I have crazy mood swings, I get extremely depressed, crave junk food, sex drive is way down, I get horrible headaches, and abdominal pain."

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  • Abbybre
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • June 27, 2014

"I've had Implanon since December 2011. I am getting it replaced in a few days. The first 2 years I didn't have problems with it. My periods weren't crazy. I think I had it about every 3 months for 3-4 days normal bleeding. However for the past few months I have had it every 2 weeks like clockwork with heavy bleeding. My doctor told me it is just because when it runs out it runs out and my hormones are just out of wack. I have gained weight (10 lbs in 3 years) but I'm not blaming that completely on birth control. I'm in dental school and quite stressed. For those who say they have gained 20-30 lbs on this, there is no way hormones ALONE cause that much weight gain, other factors are in play there."

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  • Megan...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • October 3, 2014

"I love this birth control. Its the only one that has really worked for me. I did gain some weight but nothing a gym can't fix. I got the implant inserted in March 2014, its now October 2014 I haven't had a period for 6 months. Nothing. No light bleeding, no spotting. Its wonderful! I say go for it."

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  • nikki
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • February 7, 2015

"I have been on for almost six years I've had it replaced once. This up coming October I'll probably have it replaced again. For me the first one my periods were random. No period for 3 months then spotting for one month. After having it replaced the second time it's been less period all around light spotting. Again considering it again in October just wanted to see the effects others have had. No weight gain or acne for me. I have a slight temper already so wouldn't have noticed mood swings"

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  • Kate
  • October 22, 2014

"I have had the Implanon for two years now, personally it is more hassle then it is worth. My periods are heavy and long lasting sometimes for over a month. There is often a tiny break between one period ending and the next starting, which is knackering. Every few months it will disappear altogether which is a god send. When it returns my emotions/ mood swings are extreme."

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  • Katie
  • April 14, 2015

"I had implanon inserted a little over a year ago. It was not painful. I haven't had a period for 8 months. I don't have mood swings. And my acne cleared up. I am a nurse so I researched it a bit. The only ingredient is progesterone which is a natraul hormone woman already have. And of course the plastic that it's made of. Safe for your health. Definitely a positive experience for me!"

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  • Emma
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • November 26, 2017

"Hi everyone, my name is Emma . I would just like to tell people my story of having the Implanon and the side effects I have experienced during this time. I got my first implant 7 years ago. My experiences with the implant have been awful! And this is the reason I would like to give people an idea of what it can do to your body to hopefully help people deciding whether the implant is for them or if people are experiencing symptoms like the ones I had, then it is most likely due to the implant and the doctors really don't have a clue, as I was told by my GP on several occasions "no it will not be the implant that is causing this, when in reality I knew it was" and when I had it removed it confirmed that I was right. So here is my story.. With the implant I gained so much weight which I have been unable to loose. I bled heavily during sex and when I say heavily I mean it went everywhere!! And this was on every occasion during intercourse and when I explained to my GP, in her head there was no way it was the implant! And this was when I was not bleeding, which wasn't very often.. this really does affect your life, your sex life, and your relationships. I bled almost all the time without a break, which makes you feel so uncomfortable and self conscious. I never had clean knickers!! I know, not nice. My hormones have been everywhere since I I got the implant also depression, anxiety etc. Pain during Intercourse was a big issue while on the implant. I had so much pain that sometimes I could not have sex with my partner. Sometimes I would not lubricate myself which was also another symptom. Gp did not help with this either, apart from offer me lubricant!! If I was not bleeding, I had dark browny discharge. Until having the implant removed I cannot remember the last time I wore white knickers. There are so much more but these are the main symptoms I have experienced more recently. I had my implant removed on the 6/11/17 and when having it removed I was intimidated by the nurse who was removing it, she was very rude!! Anyway.. I stopped bleeding straight away. I started my period on the 10/11/17. Which lasted 4-5 days. I have never bled since, not even a spot!! Me and my partner can finally enjoy intercourse without the worry about me bleeding, or being sore. I can even wear WHITE knickers now and they stay WHITE!!!! ITS AMAZING!! I have never felt so happy! I was starting to doubt my body while on the implant. I thought, my body isn't normal, there's something wrong with me, at one point I thought I had cervical cancer due the the bleeding during sex. My whole life has changed since having the implant removed, I feel so much better and back to normal, whatever normal is.. I really hope that by sharing my experience, if I can even help one person I will be happy☺️. Thank you for reading and if anyone would like to write to me in regards to this feel free to do so. Thank you."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 24, 2014

"I am 22 and I been on since I was 21, I havent had a period since I have been on, which is fine but my sex drive is out the window. Haven't had sex with my boyfriend in 6 weeks and we live together. I'm just not in the mood AT ALL. Also I notice I have been dry and that has never been the case. Also a lot of weight gain and no matter how much I exercise it wont come off. I also feel like my feet keeps growing. Its perfect for effectiveness but its the price you pay so to each its own. Different bodies react different ways so my story may not be yours."

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