Nexplanon and Mood Swings: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Kco...
• January 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I personally haven't had the mood swings or any of that, that doesn't automatically come with the privilege of being a woman, lol. BUT I have had recurring bacterial vaginosis every. Single. Month. With no explanation. The doctor would say maybe it's my partner giving me an imbalance. Blah blah. I've never had BV in my entire life until my second round of Nexplanon. The first time was decent... as much as you can expect. But instantly after I got my second one put in I had BV. And it took me over 2 years and a lot of money on prebiotics and doctor visits to finally research and realize I needed to take Nexplanon out. I've had it out for a month and I've had no problems since."

• Arl...
• November 21, 2013

For Birth Control "Starting Nexplanon about four months ago (7/20/13), yesterday (11/20/13) I had it removed. At first, it was alright; then, a couple of weeks in, I started being moody, which I didn't notice was the birth control. All the while having my period, which didn't stop for the whole 4 months, except days here and there. Four days ago, I felt symptoms come back even worse; experiencing mood swings, manic depression, suicidal thoughts, back pain, anxiety, heavy period. I could only take a couple of days of this before I needed it out."

• Ale...
• April 20, 2016

For Birth Control "I got this birth control thinking, great, no period for three years. Honestly, I would rather have my period every day for the rest of my life than have this thing in my arm still. At first, it seemed fine, I felt great, and then a week or so went by, and I was overthinking everything, became extremely stressed, and kept having anxiety attacks. I'll be fine for a few days at a time, but then something small happens, and I want to cry and yell at everyone. It has ruined my relationship, and I feel crazy. I would not recommend this birth control. I get it out in a little over a week. Hopefully, my mind can remain stable enough to make it till then without another crazy mood swing of depression. Also, I feel like a pregnant lady craving food constantly."

• Scr...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 28, 2023

For Birth Control "I gained 23 pounds in less than 3 or 4 months. I developed a complex ovarian cyst that burst and sent me to the ER. I am experiencing cystic acne galore, horrible mood swings, and loss of energy. Do not recommend."

• Ali...
• August 18, 2017

For Birth Control "From reading the reviews, I was very skeptical about getting Nexplanon because many people seemed to have a bad experience. However, so far, I cannot fault it. I got mine inserted at the beginning of April, and there have been few problems since then. The first week, I was very emotional, and my mood swings were crazy, but that settled down pretty quickly. My periods have been regular, but they last longer than they used to, which is a small price to pay. At first, my period lasted two weeks, but now it lasts only one. I feel happy and healthy, just as before. I was very worried about the reviews that talked about feeling down and a lowered sex drive, but fortunately, this hasn't been the case with me. Everybody definitely reacts differently."

• Mad...
• September 18, 2017

For Birth Control "Rating this a 9 because I spotted for a month after insertion. I have my period every other month with the same flow as before. No weight gain, acne, or mood swings. Just had my first bar removed and another put in. Insertion and removal are easy. The area is numbed with local anesthesia. Every woman is different, and it may take some trial and error to find a birth control that works for you! I chose this BC because I was sick of having to worry about the pill. Plus, Nexplanon is practically 100% effective! Don't be scared of all the negative reviews. Most people only write reviews when they are displeased!"

• Qui...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 27, 2019

For Birth Control "My rating is a 4/10 because I did not get pregnant. It's extremely effective, and like some other women said, it worked great for the first few months. During the first 3 months, I had no period, and I was completely fine with no side effects. Then, after 3 months, I began having month-long periods, getting anxiety, panic attacks, and bad mood swings. Couldn't even smoke weed anymore because of the overwhelming anxiety. It got so bad, I got to such a dark place in my head I just felt like it was ruining my life. Got it properly removed at the doctor's 5 months after insertion. Started feeling better just knowing this stuff was out of me and felt back to normal within a week. Yes, you will not get pregnant, but you might turn into a crazy lady. I prefer the pill."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 26, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve had the worst experience on this birth control, and I’ve decided on having it removed ASAP! At the beginning, I didn’t notice anything unusual as I was only 2 months postpartum, but now, after having it for 7 months, my moods are all over the place, I feel like a crazy person at times. I have to wear a pad now every day, going on 2 months. Noticed a change in vaginal odor (when I wasn’t bleeding). I feel lightheaded at times and weak. My sex drive is nonexistent, but more so now since I’m always on a period, I don’t even want to be bothered."

• Bos...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 27, 2019

For Birth Control "DON’T USE NEXPLANON. I got it on June 23rd, 2017. I will get it removed on May 8th, 2019. IDK why I waited this long. I got the BC (birth control) because I have always had really bad cramps. I would miss school when I was younger. The BC is terrible. I have mood swings, I am extremely angry, I am depressed, and I have anxiety. Almost every day I wake up, I don’t want to even wake up. I cry every day. I’m easily overwhelmed and sensitive. I’m so mean to my boyfriend. I don’t like cuddling after sex. I don’t like to be touched, but when I’m away from him, I’m constantly telling him I miss him and want to be kissed all over, but all of that changes when I actually get with him. I push people away, then complain I’m lonely. Whenever I’m mean to someone in my family, I don’t feel bad until after I’ve left them. I beat myself up for being so mean to them, and then I start crying. My boyfriend is probably more excited than I am to get this BC out, lol."

• 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."

• a s...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 28, 2017

For Birth Control "I got my Nexplanon inserted a month ago, and overall the first month has been fine. My period started the same day it usually starts. Normally, my period cramps are unbearable, so I wanted to get Nexplanon to see if it would help. When I received my period this month, it was still as heavy and lasted for a day longer, but I didn't have any cramps. If you're looking into Nexplanon, do not let all of the negative reviews scare you, just do it and see because no matter what everyone else says... everyone reacts differently. I rated this birth control a nine because I have experienced some crazy mood changes, but it was only for the first two weeks! Don't give up if you're angry for the first two weeks, just go with it, it will get better! :)"

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

For Birth Control "It was horrible, not motivation for everything! Ruining my relationship with my partner, now ex. I bled since the day I started it, November 22, since the day I got it removed, April 7. My libido was gone, I was no longer sexually interested. I was depressed, suicidal, the mood swings were so bad, dizziness, weakness, and a lot of sleeping. I felt like I would just sleep my life away, but at least I’m not pregnant. It’s different for everyone, but I 100% do not recommend."

• aba...
• March 1, 2014

For Birth Control "I love Nexplanon. I got it in November of 2013. They made sure to numb my arm, so insertion was painless. My arm was sore for about a day, but no worse than a harsh workout. I did have mood swings in the first few weeks, but nothing out of control. Then I had my period for about 4 weeks, which I'm told is normal. Since then, I've only had a few days of spotting and nothing else. I'm on a nutritionist-guided weight loss plan and have managed to lose 40 lbs. So far, while on Nexplanon, so no problems with weight gain. I get the occasional acne here and there, but again, nothing too bad. Overall, I rate Nexplanon high, and it's so great to no longer have the responsibility of taking a pill every day."

• Sed...
• August 31, 2015

For Birth Control "Nexplanon was the worst decision I ever made. I got it in October, bled for 6 months straight. Got it taken out in April. Killed my sex drive. Gained 20 pounds, which I can't get rid of. I was extremely emotional and depressed. I wouldn't recommend this for anyone. It was the worst thing I've ever done to myself."

• Peb...
• July 12, 2016

For Birth Control "I had the Nexplanon implant done in June of 2015 by my NP at my OB. I was roughly 5 weeks postpartum and had to choose a BC since I was nursing. Before my Nexplanon, I was on numerous kinds of BC pills for years. This is by far the first one that has done what it was supposed to do and no side effects. I did have a light period for a few days after the insertion, but have had no period since, granted I'm still tandem nursing. No side effects whatsoever. I haven't gained any weight, no headaches, no mood swings, no nothing!"

• Amb...
• August 19, 2020

For Birth Control "So I had gotten the Nexplanon in 2013 after my first child and had it in for 5 years, never got pregnant even though it was supposed to be removed at 3 years. Only problem I had was mood swings and no period. Just occasionally, every 6 months or so, I would have one. Soon as I got it removed, I got pregnant the next day. After my second child, I decided I wanted it again. Worst mistake of my life. In 2019, I got it put in because I was having severe pain from cysts, so I knew getting birth control would definitely help. Well, I haven't had a problem with that. Now I have severe mood swings, gained 50 pounds, tried everything to lose it and nothing. Severe UTI I've been battling for 4 months now that won't go away. Bacterial vaginosis, and I don't even have sex anymore as my sex drive went completely out the window. I get the sweats, I'm so fatigued, I get major headaches. I thought it was worth it, and now after years of everyone telling me I need it taken out and don't go back to it because of how off I am: the depression and anxiety."

• Jen...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I had my Nexplanon inserted in December 2014. So, I'm about a year and a half in. I have had mood swings, excruciating headaches, depression, and weight gain of 30 pounds! I would not recommend this to anyone!"

• Tm0...
• June 23, 2015

For Birth Control "I had it implanted in October of 2013. I didn't have a period at all for the first year, and then the week of the one-year mark, I got one. Totally normal, about 5 days, just like my periods before getting pregnant. From then (Oct 2014 to now, June of 2015), I've had a period about every 3-4 months. They are totally normal or very light. That part has been GREAT! The negative side effects I've seen have been some breakouts on my face, mild mood swings, and irritability. But it hasn't ever gotten bad enough to make me want to get it removed. I have sex regularly, and it has done its job. No babies. And I also started losing weight after being on it. I would say this is a great choice if you don't want to worry about taking a pill every day!"

• Gsa...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I got this birth control twice, and let me tell you... SWITCH YOUR BIRTH CONTROL AFTER THE FIRST TIME. First time was in 2012-2015; first time experience was great, no period, no cramps, weight gain, or weird pains, I couldn't even feel it. I developed horrible acne, but I got it under control, and I got crazy off-the-wall mood swings that I didn't realize I developed. 100% effective with me, times where I should have gotten pregnant, it never happened, not even a scare. Second time has been absolutely horrible. Mood swings went crazy, I got depression and anger issues, irregular periods that would come and go whenever it pleased, shortest one lasted about a week and a half. Needless to say, I got it removed, not even a year into it."

• yos...
• October 19, 2015

For Birth Control "So I got this thing in June 2015, and the first month was completely normal. Before I got the insertion, I would get my period maybe three times a year, randomly and light too. After the first month, I got my period, and it hasn't stopped. It chills out for a bit, but as soon as you have sex, bam, instant period again. It's extremely frustrating. Not the kind of birth control I thought. My hair has never shed more in my life, I'm short-tempered and emotional, which isn't really normal for me. I have no sex drive, either, at all. So not only can I not have sex, I don't really want to do anything else. This little 1-inch pinch is Satan, and I recommend this to no one because you'll turn into a bleeding crazy bitch for a couple of months if you do."

• Luc...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 28, 2024

For Birth Control "I was asking for a hysterectomy due to pain, a week a month in bed. My doctor asked me to try this first. I did 5 yrs ago. Very emotional for 3-5 months, but... zero periods, zero acne, zero weight gain, zero PMS, zero PAIN!"

• Ash...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 15, 2013

For Birth Control "I had my Nexplanon implanted about two years ago. The implant was practically painless. My arm was very sore for two days after the implant, but I figure it's less painful than giving birth. I have had NO PERIODS since the day of the implant, no arm pain, cramps, weight loss/gain, or mood swings! I'm scheduled to have a new Nexplanon in 2015."

• 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!"

• M A...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 18, 2017

For Birth Control "I'm 20, and I got Nexplanon 8 months ago. The first 6 months, I bled constantly (although it was light, it was still a huge pain in the ass), but I stuck it out because my GP said it would take 4-6 months for my body to fully adjust. I've gained about 30 lbs. I have terrible mood swings, I get angry very easily, and I also have a very low sex drive, so my relationship is suffering. Since the initial 4-6 month period, I've had terrible acne, which I've never suffered from before, and I've had discharge and regular spotting. At least it has been effective, since the weight gain, low sex drive, and acne have pretty much made me never want to have sex again, but I cannot wait to get it taken out of my arm... although I hear that's the worst bit!!"