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

• Mak...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 3, 2018

For Birth Control "I have had this birth control for one year. I got it two months after having my daughter, and I had slight postpartum depression. However, after getting this implanted in my arm, I became a whole different person. I started to get depressed, extremely anxious for no reason, and I have had horrible mood swings. I have always said I love this birth control because of how effective it was and because I haven’t had periods. I have had my period five weeks straight now. Today I was diagnosed with major depressive disorder and PTSD. The PTSD is unrelated, obviously, but the birth control hormones aren’t helping at all. I have always been happy, and I’ve always laughed at everything. I haven’t had the desire to laugh since I got this BC. I’m begging the person reading this, do NOT get this birth control. My life has been hell, and I cannot wait to get this removed."

• Lla...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I wish I would've read these reviews earlier. I'm relieved to know I wasn't losing my mind and that it was this drug. It all makes sense now! I've never been so depressed in my life! I was wondering what was wrong with me and why I was losing interest in life altogether. I couldn't think, I couldn't sleep and had zero energy, mood swings... I had it removed after only 7 months due to bleeding almost incessantly for 3 straight months. I guess it makes great birth control if you can never have sex, lol. I feel like it has damaged my relationship with a very special person. I would spot all the time and think it stopped, but when it came to intercourse, it was like a full-on period. We tried several times and it kept happening. I've never been more embarrassed and mortified. It was a fairly new relationship, and this drug has taken a huge part of what should have been great about it away from me. I'm so disgusted and angry that they can even sell this."

• 05d...
• May 19, 2015

For Birth Control "Okay, so I got my birth control in July of 2013! The first week I had a cold as a side effect! After that, everything was going smooth! I got really light periods for a few months, and then it eventually went away! I weighed 127 when I got on the BC! After the first year, I was 144! And I am currently 161! This birth control has literally ruined my life! I was always very small with a fast metabolism! I play sports and work out, but the weight kept coming in! No matter how much I exercised or ate healthy! I began to notice cellulite on my stomach and legs! THIS NEVER HAPPENED TO ME BEFORE BIRTH CONTROL! I can't shake the weight! My arms have increased in size! Other effects (acne, mood swings, depression, laziness)."

• mis...
• July 21, 2020

For Birth Control "I've always had irregular periods since I started at 13. I've also always had very heavy periods lasting around 5-7 days. I tried the birth control pill for 3 months about 2 years ago and wasn't able to take it regularly, so after about 9 months of being off of birth control, I was ready to try something a little more low maintenance! I had my Nexplanon inserted a year ago and was aware of the possible side effects, but I didn't expect to experience so many! Ever since I got the implant, I have had even HEAVIER periods lasting a solid 7-10 days each on average. I even had a period that lasted 21 days straight of heavy bleeding. In the last 5 months, I've had these heavy, 7-10 day periods 2-3 times a month. I've also gained nearly 20 lbs since getting it. My acne is worse, I've had mood swings, and I now have back/butt acne which I didn't have before. I just made an appointment to get the implant removed, and I'm so excited. Please be prepared to experience symptoms if you choose the Nexplanon."

• 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."

• 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!"

• Cry...
• July 30, 2017

For Birth Control "I regret trying this method of birth control. I would give it negative stars if I could. I tried it for a year, and in that time, I gained 20 pounds, was left with acne scars, continuously had acne on my face and back, periods would last up to three weeks, I would go months without a period, major mood swings; including crying for no reason, being mad for no reason, feeling depressed, etc. I'm not exaggerating any of this; it was horrible, and I'm glad to have it out. The only thing I liked was not having to take something every morning, but I would rather do that now than have to deal with those side effects again."

• MsS...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 25, 2016

For Birth Control "Getting Nexplanon in and out was the easy part - really didn't hurt much more than a shot in the arm. I had mine put in this past February during my period. Once my period stopped, I spotted for about 3 weeks, nothing terrible. Then the rest of it hit. Mood swings worse than when I was pregnant, crying over little things, angry, just not me. Also felt like constant PMS - bloating, sore breasts, backache. Gained about 10 pounds. Also had worse acne than when I was a teen. The frequent headaches (migraines sometimes) were annoying. I had Nexplanon out 3 days now. I feel so much better and calmer. No headaches and no PMS."

• 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!"

• Si1...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I had Nexplanon placed a month ago, and so far it's been good. The procedure was quick and painless, lasted about 2 minutes, and I was done. It's not at all noticeable in the arm it's placed, and as far as side effects, I've experienced the light spotting that started a week ago to date, but it only requires a thin panty liner. During the first two weeks, I was very moody and emotional with no libido, but that has gone, and my body feels its regular normalcy. Once the spotting finally goes, I'll be able to say it's great (hate the spotting), but rather spot than be pregnant, and not having to remember to take a pill or suffer weight gain is a plus with Nexplanon. I've actually lost weight while on it, so all in all, I'm loving this contraceptive choice."

• Gan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 19, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve had Nexplanon in for a little over 2 years now. It was great at first, but over time I feel like I’ve been changed as a person emotionally. I don’t think this is worth all the hormonal side effects. I get angry so quickly, I’m agitated often, I cry so much, and my moods change so quickly from one side of the spectrum to the other. It is really affecting my personal relationships, and clearly many other women have felt this same way as well. I do not recommend!!!"

• Ang...
• February 15, 2020

For Birth Control "I got the Nexplanon 6 weeks after having my youngest in November. I got it removed that following June. The whole time I had it, I gained an insane amount of weight due to being hungry ALL the time. I had horrid migraines almost every day. It was a great week if I had 1 or 2 days migraine-free. My mood swings were horrible. My depression and anxiety were the worst they had ever been. Since August or September of 2018, I have not had a normal period. I bleed extremely heavily the first few days, have a day or two with no bleeding, then start bleeding again. Then the bleeding multiple times a month started. I'm not talking 1 normal period then some spotting. Nope, I'm talking 2 or 3 normal periods a month. I told my doctor about it, and she said it's my body getting back into balance. But almost 2 years later, still trying to get back in balance?"

• ffs...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 17, 2019

For Birth Control "I’ve had this Nexplanon in for about two weeks, and it’s been horrible. I’m a very laid-back, happy, energetic person, but a few days after I got this inserted, it has caused severe anxiety (for no reason), with low motivation and insane mood swings, and it’s only gotten worse. I can’t stand it—I thought I was losing my mind until I read all of these similar reviews. Getting it taken out next week, but would literally take it out myself if I had to."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 27, 2017

For Birth Control "I had Implanon for 3 years and then got Nexplanon and almost on my third year. I've been the same weight since starting, no mood swings, only get my period about 3 times a year for less than a week. Only ever had unprotected sex with it and so far, so good. Couldn't be happier with it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 19, 2015

For Birth Control "I just wanted to share my experience on both Implanon/Nexplanon. I have been on both for a combined 5 1/2 years. I got Implanon inserted in July 09 after having my son and got it removed 4 years later and got the Nexplanon put in. Being on the Implanon was not that bad, I didn't have a period with it until 5 months before I had it removed. I didn't have weight gain, but it did cause me to not have a sex drive. I was moody, depressed, mad, and emotional, but it was bearable. Overall, I like it and it is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. Well, my experience with Nexplanon was much more different, it was horrible and I wanted it out 5 months in, but thought I would give it a chance up until I just had it removed on 12/30/2014."

• Shy...
• May 10, 2019

For Birth Control "Nexplanon caused me side effects of depression, anxiety, mood swings, and really dark thoughts. I’ve been an outgoing, highly motivated, social butterfly before Nexplanon, and then on this birth control for 2 years and 3 months, I am this different person. I’m planning on getting it removed as I have no drive in life. I’ve confined myself to the house, won’t answer friends' or family’s phone calls or texts. Just going to the store gives me anxiety. I’ll wait in the car for 30 minutes before even getting out of the car. I don’t go out in the day. I don’t do my hair or makeup anymore. I only eat at night, and it’s usually takeout or junk. I sleep all the time. At work, people have noticed a change in me, asking me if I’m okay or if everything is alright at home. I don’t want to do anything interactive with my kids, and my boyfriend thinks I’m a mental nutcase. Today, May 10th, my birthday, I cried. Haven’t hit not one goal these past 2 years. I feel useless, my friends think I’m avoiding them because I’m hiding. Do not get Nexplanon. It’s not worth these horrible changes to your life!"

• Cas...
• December 31, 2015

For Birth Control "I have had the Nexplanon for 3 years now. No weight gain. Acne is just as bad. My periods last weeks to months. And I bleed huge blood clots. (Sorry, TMI, but I thought I had a miscarriage once because of it.) I am an emotional wreck. Like it makes me cry over the littlest things. I overreact, and my depression and anxiety are horrible. It has done its job not to get me pregnant, but I hate it so much. And waking up with a headache every day is killing me."

• tn1...
• March 3, 2014

For Birth Control "I got Nexplanon inserted 5 months ago, and for the first 3 months, I was spotting nonstop, and after that, I would lightly spot once a month for 2 days, which I assume is probably my period. In the beginning, I had a horrible time with the nonstop bleeding and the crazy mood swings, but I stuck through it, and now everything is clear blue skies! Definitely a great option to consider if you're forgetful and can't remember to take a pill every day."

• Bc1...
• May 26, 2019

For Birth Control "My doctor NEVER warned me about the side effects of using a progesterone-only contraceptive method. It can cause severe depression, anxiety, mood swings, and dark thoughts. Within 5 days, I could feel myself starting to suffer from mood swings. Before the end of April, I was severely depressed. I had difficulty getting out of bed. I was constantly crying. I would overthink everything, to the point where I was making myself go crazy. I was having really dark thoughts, felt very lonely, and just didn’t see any light at the end of the tunnel. My anxiety was so crippling that I couldn’t even travel for my new job by myself. I seriously thought that I was going insane. It turned me into somebody that I never thought I could be, it ruined the relationships that I had with the people closest to me. I am a very happy, driven, confident person that is surrounded by an amazing support system, and it straight up turned me into an anxious, depressed monster."

• 159...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 16, 2021

For Birth Control "Worst birth control out there. It’s completely changed who I am and how I feel in the worst way. I can’t ever feel normal on it, and it causes mood swings so bad that it’s destroying my relationship."

• Jos...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• April 1, 2022

For Birth Control "I got Nexplanon in 2020 at some point. I have always had anxiety, but never this bad. It gets to the point where I feel like I'm going to pass out or as if nothing is real. My hair will not grow. I am so moody, and I start fights 24/7 with my fiancé. At first, everything was fine, but after a couple of years, I am ready to rip this out of my arm. I have an appointment in a couple of days to get it out. Getting this was the worst decision ever, and I don't recommend this to anyone. I have mood swings, fast heartbeats, feeling like nothing is real, headaches, tired tummy aches, it is terrible. DO NOT GET ON THIS."

• Kay...
• January 12, 2020

For Birth Control "I got the Nexplanon put in July 2017, and just got it taken out January 2020. I should have just kept it in. I've since switched to the pill, and I've been taking it for two weeks. I'm bleeding, and my cramps are literally crippling. I've been miserable for three days. For the first three weeks after I got the Nexplanon, I was bleeding extremely heavy and had horrible cramps, headaches, dry mouth, and mood swings. Then it all went away. Over the last almost three years, I've bled four times, and each was extremely light and only lasted for three to four days. I didn't spot at all, and my mood was manageable. I was actually able to regulate my mood without my antidepressants and have since stopped those entirely. All in all, I recommend the Nexplanon to anyone that will listen. It's easy, worry-free, and I really enjoyed the way that I felt (after the first few weeks). The inserting/removal process was easy and took 20 minutes. I went to work right after."

• xne...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2019

For Birth Control "If you are looking for an effective birth control, this is it. However, the side effects are horrendous. I got Nexplanon in Oct 2018. Since getting it, I have been very depressed. It has gotten to the point where I have no desire to get out of bed and go to work or school. On my off days, I'd rather just stay in my bed and sleep. I have also gained 25 lbs since getting this birth control. My sex drive has gone down and has put a strain on my relationship due to my mood swings, low sex drive, and having no desire to do anything at all. I'm looking to take this garbage out ASAP! I cannot take it anymore."

• Aim...
• September 8, 2015

For Birth Control "I've had the Nexplanon in for almost 5 years and wouldn't recommend anything else. LOVE IT!! It's balanced out my hormones, I'm not as crazy with my mood swings. I only bleed twice a year, lasting around 4 days. I haven't gained weight, my sex drive is as good as ever... and it's no big deal getting it inserted and removed - you're a big girl! Deal with it! As it's not even painful. Highly recommend :)"

• Anonymous
• May 12, 2014

For Birth Control "As far as birth control, it definitely does the job. Unfortunately, I have never had acne until I had it inserted, and it's horrible. I have been steadily gaining weight ever since, 15 lbs and counting in the last 10 months. Headaches and nausea make me think I am pregnant. Not to mention, I am extremely emotional, and my 'period' is irregular, much lighter, but I probably spot 20 days out of the month. I have only had it for 10 months."