Nexplanon and Anxiety: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Hal...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 19, 2019

For Birth Control "DO NOT GET NEXPLANON IMPLANT!! The first few months on this, it was great, it worked well! Then after that, the side effects started. I started to get dizzy spells, and then insane anxiety and depression. I've lost a couple of jobs because of it... Even felt so dark and depressed to where I had to go to the hospital... I was so sensitive to everything and got overwhelmed by EVERYTHING. I got Nexplanon out at Planned Parenthood, and now after about 4 days, I feel a little better but not 100%. While on Nexplanon, it was the worst year of my life. I just want to feel normal again. I'm scared to do anything because of my anxiety and panic attacks. Please do not have this as your birth control, it's not worth relationships nor your mental health."

• Kel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 5, 2019

For Birth Control "I have had Nexplanon for about 4 months now, and at first, I loved it so much. But about a month ago, I experienced a panic attack while driving. I had never had a panic attack prior to getting Nexplanon put in, as well as the severity of my anxiety and depression right now. I don’t want to leave my house hardly, I cry all the time. The severe anxiety has caused so many more problems. I’m not myself, and I feel like I’m going crazy from the anxiety and depression. I'm getting it removed as soon as possible. It was effective in keeping me baby-free, though."

• MIa...
• March 5, 2019

For Birth Control "I got my first implant when I was 17. The first 3 years were great. I never had another period, no other side effects. I got it replaced when I was 20, about a year ago now. About 8 months into the new implant, I transformed into a completely different person. EXTREME anxiety, zero motivation to do ANYTHING, and CRAZY emotional all the time. I have been picking fights with my husband constantly, as I am extremely irritable and angry all the time too, which makes me cry. (I have never been an emotional person.) I will snap for no reason and can feel the anger inside me to where I could probably punch a puppy and feel no remorse. I can't focus, I am constantly fatigued and sad. I skip my classes just because I can't manage to pull myself out of bed. I called my doctor today, demanding they take it out today or else I would cut it out myself (yes, it's that bad, I swear I feel like I'm losing my mind). I am hoping after it's removed that maybe I'll start to feel like a normal person again."

• TCI...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 18, 2016

For Birth Control "Nexplanon = the worst mistake of my life. I had it inserted in July 2014, removed in April 2015, and I'm still dealing with the side effects today - I'm now being treated for painful cysts and debilitating cramps, and I'm convinced this drug caused them. Side effects included: prolonged/heavy periods (lasting 3-4 weeks), anemia (due to periods), recurrent yeast infections (due to periods), painful vaginal fissures (due to yeast infections), lack of sex drive, constant bloating, rapid weight gain, increased appetite, acne, irritability, extreme mood swings, anxiety, and depression (honestly, who wouldn't be depressed). If you are at all sensitive to hormonal birth control, I do not recommend this drug."

• Rai...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 17, 2019

For Birth Control "This was the worst thing I have ever done to myself. I am a very happy, positive, and bright person. I laugh for no reason and have a very strong will. Nexplanon, or I'd better say hormonal contraceptive, ruined me. I turned into the most negative person on this planet. It is so hard for me to control the stream of my negative thoughts. Initially, I thought, I fight, I am strong, I can deal with this. A year-and-a-half battle and I lost it when I realized I am losing my relationship with everyone. I have been to several doctors to get medications to stop my abnormal bleedings. I had another hormonal pill that made me feel even worse. I have to admit that adding extra progesterone on top to stop my abnormal bleedings was the worst thing to do. I tried an antidepressant to help me settle, nope, I got worse. Either anxious like hell or numb and sad. Today, I decided to take this monster out of me. No more anxiety, no more tears, I want to be happy."

• kay...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I thought I would share my experience with this type of birth control, being that I have been using it for the past seven years. I was put on Implanon when I was 14, back in 2010. I bled quite heavily for the entire three years. For its convenience factor, I chose to use it again as my form of birth control when the three years were up. This time around, my periods were still heavy but seemed to level out more. Now, I'm on my third round of Nexplanon. This time has been the most stable period-wise. For seven years, I've been battling brain fog, anxiety, panic attacks, and depression off and on. I'm about to get this removed once and for all and just allow my body to detox from all of the years in hopes that I may finally feel normal."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 20, 2019

For Birth Control "After reading these reviews, I called my once vibrant daughter, who was a college cheerleader, now a person who is depressed, anxious, had quit college because she could barely manage to get out of bed daily. Needless to say, after her speaking with her OB office, they removed it same day (within 3 hrs). Not sure how long it takes to get this out of her system, but her Nexplanon was in for almost a total of 3 years, these symptoms started around 2 years for her. She lost so much weight, looks anorexic. She had lots of workup by the doctor for stomach issues. Nothing. This product needs to be taken off the market."

• Cbj...
• September 17, 2014

For Birth Control "I got the Nexplanon around 3 months postpartum. I was exclusively breastfeeding and figured it would be easier while everything was suppressed from breastfeeding. I had a horrible bruise (but who cares?), and low back pain with crampiness (I expected it). I got a period right afterward which was light, but for 2 weeks. That subsided and I thought I was home free! But shortly afterward, I began to get stressed, anxious, irritable, and angry. I thought I might be pregnant, but wasn't. That's when I realized after 4 weeks it's the Nexplanon! I'm getting it out tomorrow. It's so bad that I'm mean to my kids, made my son cry, and I can't- just can't be mean mommy anymore. I wish I would have realized sooner it's the Nexplanon."

• Cbj...
• September 17, 2014

For Birth Control "I got the Nexplanon around 3 months postpartum. I was exclusively breastfeeding and figured it would be easier while everything was suppressed from breastfeeding. I had a horrible bruise (but who cares?), and low back pain with crampiness (I expected it). I got a period right afterward which was light, but for 2 weeks. That subsided and I thought I was home free! But shortly afterward, I began to get stressed, anxious, irritable, and angry. I thought I might be pregnant, but wasn't. That's when I realized after 4 weeks it's the Nexplanon! I'm getting it out tomorrow. It's so bad that I'm mean to my kids, made my son cry, and I can't- just can't be mean mommy anymore. I wish I would have realized sooner it's the Nexplanon."

• Sam...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 5, 2019

For Birth Control "I wish I would have never gotten this birth control implant. I got it in April 2018, so almost a year ago. My first two months, I felt like I was pregnant: bloated, fatigued, moody, horrible acne, which I didn't have before the implant. I had normal periods, and then month three, my period went away. I loved the implant 4-6 months into it. Then I started noticing I am extremely prone to vaginal infections now. I've had vaginitis 4 times. I have extreme anxiety and depression. I cannot get myself out of bed most days and have no interest in things I enjoyed before I got the implant. I used to work out 5 days a week, and I can't make myself go anymore. I cry a lot for no reason and worry about things other people wouldn't. I had to seek help from a therapist. I have an appointment to get the implant removed. I will not recommend this birth control to anyone! Please read reviews before a year of your life has been altered like mine. It's not worth it."

• Dee...
• November 24, 2020

For Birth Control "I have had this Nexplanon implant just over 3 years. I have the worst anxiety ever since last year, May 2019. Anxiety attacks. I don't know if it could be this implant that caused all this? I've been to doctors, and they just said I have generalized anxiety and gave me anti-anxiety meds. But do you guys think it could be this Nexplanon implant? I am going to have it removed this week or next week. I am so tired of the anxiety and desperate to get rid of it."

• Dee...
• November 24, 2020

For Birth Control "I have had this Nexplanon implant just over 3 years. I have the worst anxiety ever since last year, May 2019. Anxiety attacks. I don't know if it could be this implant that caused all this? I've been to doctors, and they just said I have generalized anxiety and gave me anti-anxiety meds. But do you guys think it could be this Nexplanon implant? I am going to have it removed this week or next week. I am so tired of the anxiety and desperate to get rid of it."

• Dag...
• July 27, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve had Implanon and then Nexplanon back to back. I had the first one 6 weeks after having my son back in 2011. With Implanon, I bled constantly for the whole 3 years. I’d have 3 weeks on, 1 week off on my “period,” and gained like 30 lbs. I got the Nexplanon inserted in Dec 2015. Within 3-4 months, I had gained 30-35 lbs. I kept it in because I was dead set on not getting pregnant, and after all, it works great on that. Over the next couple of years, I didn’t have not one period, which was great. But along with that came the 0 sex drive, headaches, acne, and continued weight gain. Overall, I’ve gained 65 lbs while on Nexplanon. No diet changes whatsoever. I finally got it removed 2 days ago, and my body is in turmoil. I’m having the worst anxiety I’ve ever experienced, and I honestly can’t wait for my hormones to even themselves out. Overall, Nexplanon does what it’s meant to do, but each person needs to decide for themselves if the side effects are worth it."

• Loa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 23, 2020

For Birth Control "I have been on Nexplanon for 1-2 years now. When I first got it, I started bleeding extremely heavy every single day for 7 months straight, NONSTOP. My periods then went up and down from super heavy to spotting every day. Ten months in, I started having extreme, horrible pains in my lower abdomen and stomach. I was getting very bloated and having pains so bad I had to curl up in a ball. I also have extreme pain with sex. I have to stop my partner in the middle of it and got to the point where I’m terrified to have sex. Though, I rarely have a sex drive anymore and was dry or bloody anyway. Mood swings have been up and down, affecting my relationship. I now have depression, and anxiety has become worse to the point where I am on medication and my doctor suggested a therapist. I went to the ob-gyn for the stomach pain, and she said, “it’s definitely not the birth control.” I wasn't so sure. I really do not recommend Nexplanon AT ALL. Getting removed!"

• Jen...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• March 29, 2016

For Birth Control "I received the implant in December 2012 because I had problems remembering to take a pill every day, and my doctor thought it would be good for me since I did well on the shot at one point. The first 4-5 months were a little rough. I had my period for a few days, it would go away and suddenly be back 5 days later. I just never knew when it would hit, but it was always at least fairly light and manageable. After that 4-5 months, my period completely stopped. I did get it a couple of times, but I knew it was from stress I put on my body that caused it (new diet, suddenly working out, extremely stressful work week...). I love it. I just got a second one put in and am going through the adjustment once again, but it's not nearly as bad as the first time."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2022

For Birth Control "All of the other reviews are right. This drug has absolutely abhorrent mental side effects. I've never had mental health problems before, but this has caused me to experience depression, anxiety, and suicidal thoughts. Just don't get it."

• Smc...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 16, 2019

For Birth Control "I've had the Nexplanon implant in for almost 4 years. Had my second implant fitted last May, but I'm having it removed today. I have always been a happy-go-lucky person with a positive outlook on life, but it has literally sucked the life out of me. I now suffer from severe anxiety (daily) and have had depression. I am tired all the time and lack motivation due to this. I'm a shadow of my former self. After reading other people's reviews, I've realized the implant is causing my symptoms. I wouldn't recommend the implant to anyone, it drained me from the person I was. Hopefully, I will feel much better in a few days after having it removed. AVOID!"

• Meg...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 19, 2022

For Birth Control "Had the Nexplanon inserted in December 2021. Nexplanon was approved in Canada in early 2021, I believe. I’ve tried various birth controls - different pills, the shot, the ring, & the patch. All of them worked well for me, but I wanted something long-term that I could forget about. So I decided to opt for Nexplanon as it is less invasive compared to IUD. The first few months were fine, no side effects, period stopped, and occasionally had spotting. Around May, I got sick and didn’t think it was related to the implant, so I had various testing done, which all came back normal. I did notice a significant difference in my energy levels and moods after being sick, but thought I was just recovering from that event. Then, 2 weeks ago, I became very emotional for no apparent reason, was crying almost every day for 2 weeks. With this, I also started experiencing severe anxiety, to the point where I felt like I was going to have panic attacks. Thankfully, I was able to get it removed yesterday!"

• Lee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• December 20, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve had the Nexplanon implant for almost a year now after I switched off from the Depo Provera shot. The first several months, I was fine. No bleeding, cramps, or mood swings. But just recently, I started spotting, and I noticed my anxiety has gotten worse with it, and I can hardly sleep at night. It’s to the point where I feel like I need to go to the emergency room every day now. My chest feels like it’s vibrating, my hands sometimes get numb, I get these weird pulsating feelings all around my head. I went to the doctor and they all tell me it’s just anxiety, which I already know, and they just prescribe me pills that do absolutely nothing. I’m at the point where I want to cut this implant out of me. Hopefully when I get it out, I’ll feel back to normal again."

• Mon...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 13, 2019

For Birth Control "I should have listened to my body at first! My side effects from Nexplanon: depression, anxiety, and prolonged cycle for almost 2 years! I finally got it out, and my hormones went crazy. I had hair loss, chest pain. My heart rate is high, and I now have blood pressure issues! Don't get it."

• Eli...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 7, 2021

For Birth Control "Horrible! I got the Nexplanon 2 weeks after having my daughter in April 2020, and it is now April 2021, and since giving birth, I have not stopped bleeding. In a year, I have maybe not been bleeding a total of 3 weeks. And in between bleeding, there has not been a let-up in the cramping, bloating, and extreme fatigue. I have gained weight since giving birth (I do not overeat or eat extremely unhealthy), and I am a pretty active person. I have also broken out worse than a teen, and I’m 30 years old. I am constantly either very irritable or just numb, I have zero libido, I have anxiety, and just overall unhappy! I do not recommend this to ANYONE. I have an appointment today to talk to my doctor about removal."

• Ban...
• July 22, 2016

For Birth Control "I would rate this with a negative number if I could. I got the implant in October of 2015. I loved it the first month, then everybody noticed my attitude changed for the worse. Along with that, I have anxiety, which I never had before, depression, and sometimes it feels like a panic attack. All of a sudden, I will get this intense feeling of sadness and burst into tears, for NO REASON! My memory is terrible now, I feel like I forget everything. After several breakups with my boyfriend, he stayed with me, but the mood swings are killing us. I just made my appointment to get it removed. I can't wait for the old me to be back!"

• Ava...
• August 12, 2019

For Birth Control "At first, I loved Nexplanon! I lost weight (which I hear is rare) and didn’t see any bad side effects. Man, did that change. My appetite was so bad that I could barely stomach a meal a day; I lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks! This was NOTHING compared to what followed. My period came at 2 weeks after insertion and stayed for 4 weeks until removal. I became extremely moody, irritable, and insecure-my anxiety was crippling; I found myself sobbing over issues created in my head. I felt so sad about my life to the point where I had suicidal thoughts. (I have a very beautiful life and normally I’m happy with where I am.) I struggled with anxiety and depression years before, but even at its worst, it was never this bad! Finally, I had it removed and I got Paraguard (the copper IUD instead). I really wish I took the bad reviews more seriously. PLEASE do your research, and if you have ever struggled with mental health, PLEASE examine all your other birth control options!"

• Fir...
• October 5, 2019

For Birth Control "I got Nexplanon inserted at the beginning of September of last year (2018), a little over a year now. The only good thing I have experienced is that I haven't gotten pregnant and that I have only gotten my period about 2 or 3 times and without any menstrual cramps. I experienced spotting every day for the first month, but after that I got a period every few months, my last period being in May (it is now October). I have gained 35 pounds since getting the implant, and prior to that, I was actually losing weight without effort. It now feels impossible to lose any weight. I have terrible mood swings, worsening depression, panic and anxiety attacks, and am an emotional wreck quite often. I am very irritable, angry, and extremely fatigued. My sex drive absolutely disappeared, and my poor boyfriend has had to put up with all my moods because of this little stick in my arm! Not to mention it has caused me to have an increased heart rate, which is very dangerous. I'm planning to get it removed ASAP!"

• Kka...
• March 19, 2017

For Birth Control "I got Nexplanon about a year and a half ago, and I cannot wait until I get it removed. I get frequent migraines, I am having problems fighting depression and major anxiety. I have acne all over my face, my shoulders, my back, and it's even started on my stomach area. I have my period for about 3 weeks every month, and it's not just spotting; it is extremely heavy, and I have cramps constantly. My sleeping habits are way out of whack; it's either I want to sleep all day or not at all. My appetite has skyrocketed, and I feel like I can never get enough to eat, and yet I've lost a TON of weight since getting it. I have absolutely no sex drive whatsoever. I would never in a million years recommend this to anyone. I hope this gave some insight."