Implanon and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Thi...
• September 25, 2017

For Birth Control "This birth control has been hell for me. I've been on the shot, and I had to stop after 2 years because it drove me crazy and I started having bone issues. So I decided to get on Implanon after my daughter. I thought things were going okay, but it is not, and I really need this thing out of me ASAP. Since having this thing in my arm, I've had non-stop spotting and periods all month, no energy, mood swings, depression, dizziness on a daily basis, and I've been having tingling in my arm and legs, but especially in the arm that the implant is in. I've also experienced weight gain and sharp pains where the implant is inserted. I touch and feel it on a daily basis, and it is still in the spot the doctor put it in. I think I'll just go without birth control."

• Cas...
• July 21, 2016

For Birth Control "I was writing this wonderful, very wordy review on this when I discovered that I have a word limit. Dang. In a nutshell: I've never had so many problems with a BC. Significant weight gain, headaches, nausea, fatigue/insomnia, no periods for months and then weeks of bleeding. The worst is the change in my mood. DEPRESSION. I couldn't no longer trust my instincts. Everyone noticed a change in my attitude. It may be a convenience to just pop a rod in your arm, but it is NOT WORTH IT. I am telling you, stay away. I cannot wait to have mine removed."

• 1Ki...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 23, 2016

For Birth Control "I have never had a worse experience on a birth control before, but don't get me wrong, for some people this works! But for me, my moods were totally insane, completely up and down, and I could not control my emotions. I felt constantly depressed, and my sex drive basically disappeared. On top of that, I gained 15 pounds and could not lose it. I was the heaviest I've ever been on this birth control. I really can't stress enough how much it affected me mentally, though, it was intense, and everyone around me had to go through my terrible mood swings and anger too. I personally could not recommend this to anyone because of the side effects I endured. I got the implant out 7 months later and lost the weight I had gained and started feeling better."

• ANR...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 23, 2015

For Birth Control "I actually have the implant on at the moment, but I am more than ready to remove it. I've had it for 4 months. A friend recommended it to me, it sounded great. Worst choice. I've had horrible mood swings. I'm just not my normal self. I get sad for no reason. I feel sad and so unhappy. Well, my sex drive is gone! So yes, it prevents pregnancy. It's caused me so much emotional damage, not only to me but in my relationship. Made an appointment to remove it. I can honestly say I hate it. I don't know what I will try next, but I'm ready to be done with this method."

• Ohh...
• February 17, 2016

For Birth Control "I had Nexplanon for 3 years. The three best years of my life!!! I absolutely love this birth control. I tried the pill and depo shot. The pills, I would forget about taking them on time, which I didn't like the responsibility. The depo shot was alright. I had no more periods or cramping, but I did have mood swings. I gained over 60-something pounds in 4 years. I'm not blaming the shot! Maybe lol. My doctor recommended Nexplanon. I was hesitant, but I gave it a try. The insertion was painless due to numbing meds. The whole process took 5 minutes. Only the first month, I had back pain, but no regular periods since then. Just spotting 5 days (total) within three years. A month after getting the implant out, I got my first period (lasted about 5 days)."

• tay...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2016

For Birth Control "I have had my Implanon in for just over a month now. I have experienced NO bleeding, no pain, no weight gain whatsoever. I have retained water in my face slightly, and I am hungry ALL the time, but I have been quite strict about eating only at mealtimes and healthily because I was quite worried about weight gain due to family history of heart problems. In the first two weeks, I did experience some mood swings, but that seems to be normal now. I normally have a very high sex drive, and that hasn't changed at all. The little rod feels comfortable now. I don't even notice it unless I think about it, but for the first two weeks, it did pinch a little when I fully extended my arm, but not anymore. So far, my experience is fantastic :)"

• Mae...
• May 22, 2015

For Birth Control "Man, oh man. Let me tell y'all about this Implanon birth control. I got this implant in my arm one month after I had my twin girls. I just got it taken out yesterday, I had this piece of shit a little over a year. Putting it in isn't bad. But I bled for that whole year and one month! Extremely heavy. At one point, I thought I had to go to the ER. Not only that, hair loss is one of the side effects that they don't tell you about in the doctor's office. My hair has gotten so damn thin, it's a shame. PLUS, don't forget about the acne that never goes away, no matter how many times you wash your face lol. I've read that women gained weight on this, but for me, it was the complete opposite, I lost a lot of weight. Plus, constant mood swings!"

• Sar...
• August 13, 2015

For Birth Control "I've had my implant for about 1 month. I'm 22, I've never had kids nor have I been on birth control before. The reason I got on was because I got into a serious relationship, and well, we both aren't ready for children yet. My main concerns were the weight gain, breaking out, the spotting, and the sex drive. I was weighing 140 lbs when I got it and now weigh 135. My skin has actually been looking better than usual, and the spotting I have had is very little. And the sex drive has not changed. The only negative thing I could say is that I do feel emotional and want to cry a lot more than ever. But besides that, it's great!"

• Sha...
• July 28, 2015

For Birth Control "I have had the Implanon for about 9 months. The first 3 months were okay, the following 3 months I started experiencing very extreme migraines (which I already had an issue with prior to insertion), mood swings, very drastic mood swings, no energy too much, always tired, and no desire to do anything. At about 6 months, I started feeling really depressed, lonely, unwanted (I have 2 kids and a very caring fiancé)."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 9, 2014

For Birth Control "The first Implanon worked phenomenally. No periods, but I did gain a lot of weight over the 3 years of having this birth control. I've had a high increase in appetite and lost energy. But I decided to get another one. I've now had the second one since September 28, 2013. And now I've been bleeding for 19 days as of today. I've lost about 15 pounds in the last 3 weeks of the bleeding. And my appetite is still increasing. I have a little more energy, but not as much as I did before ever getting the Implanon. I always have noticed that I'm kind of 'dry' down there, as before it was very lubricated. I've also noticed that I've had a lot of mood swings, and they're more often than not."

• Lay...
• April 14, 2015

For Birth Control "I got the Implanon inserted about a month ago. Three weeks after insertion, I started spotting and have been for about two to three weeks. It's very light and it is annoying, but I'm hoping it settles down within the next month or so. So far, I have had no weight gain. I had really bad mood swings for the first three to four weeks, I was crying almost every night. That has seemed to settle down, though. So far, I'd rate it a 7 out of 10. We'll see what my rate it after another month or two."

• Nub...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 16, 2015

For Birth Control "I have had the implant for about 2 months now (got it at the start of May). During my experience with Implanon, it hasn't been that bad. I had very light spotting for the first couple of weeks, then it stopped so far. I get mood swings of epic proportions, but other than that, it's all kosher. My boyfriend and I don't use other contraceptives, and no babies so far. I have not gotten the bad acne, weight gain (I'm actually losing weight!), or super heavy bleeding, so I call it a success. I recommend!"

• Kei...
• May 27, 2015

For Birth Control "If there was an option for zero stars out of ten, it would receive zero. I got this put in my arm about a year and a half ago, and since then, I have put on right around 100 lbs. I never get a period but have the worst cramps I've ever had in my life around every 3 months. I've never had acne, and now I can't get rid of it no matter how much medication I use. I am overly emotional and have the worst mood swings. My best advice: STAY AWAY FROM IMPLANON."

• Kei...
• May 27, 2015

For Birth Control "If there was an option for zero stars out of ten, it would receive zero. I got this put in my arm about a year and a half ago, and since then, I have put on right around 100 lbs. I never get a period but have the worst cramps I've ever had in my life around every 3 months. I've never had acne, and now I can't get rid of it no matter how much medication I use. I am overly emotional and have the worst mood swings. My best advice: STAY AWAY FROM IMPLANON."

• Dan...
• November 28, 2016

For Birth Control "I've had the rod 18 months now. In this time, I've gained weight, developed anxiety that bad, I no longer have a social life. I am in pain constantly, i.e., back, tummy, headache. I'm exhausted every day. I don't even feel like a human. Also, sore breasts, irregular periods, and insomnia. Joint pain, the lot. Severe mood swings, almost bipolar type. Seriously affected me, also pain where it was. I personally wouldn't recommend, took over my whole life."

• Min...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 6, 2016

For Birth Control "I got this about 6 or 7 months ago, and they did not tell me about any mental side effects. I was aware of the bleeding situation, but I never stop, it'll go from light to heavy out of nowhere. I am always having mood swings and angry over the littlest things in the world with my now ex. I feel like I'm going crazy with this thing, and I realized it's from it because of all the other reviews. I have become highly depressed as well, more suicidal thoughts have been coming through my mind. I finally decided this is what is causing my wreck of behavior, and I am getting it taken out. I do not wish for anyone to go through what I am going through because of this stupid implant. I'm horrified I ruined my shape and my loving self."

• Jac...
• January 7, 2016

For Birth Control "I had a love/hate relationship with the Implanon. I had it for 2 years but had to have it removed because I couldn't handle the side effects anymore. Totally does the job of preventing you from getting pregnant and loved not having to remember taking it, but OMG! The first year was great, I didn't get my period at all, but the second one was horrible. I would get my period for months and had to wear a tampon every day. It gave me mood swings, and I felt like I was on an emotional roller coaster, not to mention the 25 lbs I gained. :( Just had it removed, and I already feel much better."

• hea...
• October 24, 2013

For Birth Control "I have had the Implanon since February 2012, and I hate it. The first six months were okay, I only had two periods on it, not got pregnant, but I've gained a lot of weight, more than I did when I gave birth. Before birth, I was 156, now I'm 198. I get bad headaches and stomach aches. My back always hurts, and I always feel tired. I get dizzy a lot, and it scares me having our little girl while I'm driving. It has caused me to faint one time at home while my husband was there. I just want my energy back so I can do the things I want to with our little girl, who is almost two. I haven't lost my sex drive, but my husband's job is one week on, one week off, so I guess it's hard to tell. I just want to feel normal and happy again. I'm tired of the mood swings and depression also."

• Coc...
• March 31, 2017

For Birth Control "I've always been skeptical about this method, mainly because the thought of a tube going into my arm freaked me out. But since I have a bad reaction to the pills, I chose this vs. the other methods. I've had it for a little over 6 months, and I've had no problems. I spotted once the first week, and that was it. No mood swings, no binge eating, no weight gain. Well, there was weight gained, but that's because I was lazy, lol. The only downside is, due to having no bleeding, I never know if I'm pregnant or not. So I buy a pregnancy test every 3 months just to be safe. Other than that, I love it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2012

For Birth Control "I decided to get the Implanon a couple of months back because, as a college student, I'm very forgetful of little things such as a little pill daily or having to go get a shot every three months, which I hated. The procedure was speedy and non-painful. I received quite the bruise and sore spot, but nothing that was unbearable, I am now left with a little scar. So far, I haven't had a single period, but I've always been irregular. No major mood swings or weight gain. I've actually lost 15 pounds since. The only problem I've encountered so far is being paranoid that someone, or myself, will grab it, or whatever, the wrong way and it'll hurt, but I haven't had that either. I definitely recommend the Implanon!"

• Bru...
• March 17, 2014

For Birth Control "I am 30. My usual period prior to Implanon was like clockwork. I haven't gotten pregnant since the insertion. But I haven't stopped bleeding much! I stop bleeding one week each month. My husband and I have sex during the no-bleed week. So is it the Implanon's effectiveness? Or that my husband and I are rarely having sex due to constant bleeding and my loss of sex drive? Since the insertion, I’m emotional, sensitive, irritable, anxious, and depressed - a constant state of PMS. I have gained weight, 6 kg. The side effects are outweighing it for me, and 11 months on, I’m considering other options. I’m happy I tried it, such a high efficacy rating and no user error. It's worth a try, and if it works for you, great! But beware it might not too."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 7, 2015

For Birth Control "I used Implanon right after my first child only for about a year, was very fat, got it removed, lost the weight, but no other side effects. After my second child, I got it again. Only this time, I have terrible migraine headaches, mood swings, and weight gain. I have tried losing weight and eating healthy, and I do lose the weight, but it has to be a strict diet and exercise routine, or else my weight will just come right back. I also get my period about 2-3 times a month! For me, this is definitely not worth it. Getting it removed ASAP."

• Mar...
• September 29, 2015

For Birth Control "I've been reading a lot of bad reviews on the Implanon and thought I'd share my good experience with this contraception. I've had the Implanon 3 times, which means over 9 years, and I have had no issues with it. Sometimes I will get light bleeding for a month or so, which isn't as bad as it seems. I feel great on it, no mood swings and no weight gain caused by having the Implanon in my arm, only due to age and lifestyle choices. Overall, this is a great contraception for me, I would recommend people trying it, and if you feel as though it doesn't work for you, then take it out (quick and easy). The only thing I wonder about is trying to conceive after having it out, but that's something to think about later."

• Lal...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2016

For Birth Control "Got Implanon in December and had it removed a couple of weeks ago. I'm back on the pill, and my hormones are still fluctuating, so I'm waiting until I'm normal again. HORRIBLE side effects. Do not recommend!! I had it in for about 5 months and got my period twice on it (more like spotting for a week). It gave me insane acne on my face and back, terrible breast pain and swelling, the most extreme mood swings, increased my depression and anxiety x1000, gave me headaches at first, and completely wiped out my sex drive. Had pretty much every side effect except weight gain and never-ending spotting. Removal was horrible, it took 2 incisions to remove the stick from hell!!! PROS: never had to maintain birth control (like pills, NuvaRing) and not pregnant."

• Kar...
• May 23, 2019

For Birth Control "I would NOT recommend this form of birth control. Not only did I notice an increase in mood swings, the implant itself got LOST in my arm, and I had to have it surgically removed (around $8000 expenses)."