Nexplanon and Weight Gain: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Kat...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 27, 2019

For Birth Control "I would NOT recommend this birth control to anyone. Yes, it kept me from getting pregnant. But it also caused me to gain around 100 lbs in 3 years! None of my doctors warned me about this, and it makes me really angry how many women are being put on this method of birth control without being told it can make you gain weight like crazy. When I was on it, I was working out daily and dieting constantly, but nothing worked, and I still gained weight. I have also had friends and siblings get on Nexplanon and had it completely change the way their body looks, even if they only had it for a month or two. I really wish someone had warned me about this before I got it because I deeply regret having it for three years."

• Kat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 23, 2019

For Birth Control "I’m 25, and I got my implant in June 2018. I was very happy because I didn’t want to deal anymore with pills. I was forgetting to take them, and then the implant was the best choice for me. I got my period after a month of the implant being on my system, and I had it for 3 weeks, the worst nightmare, and it hadn’t come back since that time. I still noticed changes in my body. I used to weigh 150 lb when I got the implant, now I’m 200 lb. I look horrible, my boobs got bigger from DD, I’m now DDD. I had so many mood swings that it really has affected my relationship to the stage that now I’m single and fat. The only good thing about this birth control to me is that you don’t have to worry about taking pills and no period. That’s all. Since that’s not enough for me, I got my appointment next week to remove it. I’d rather have my period and still look sexy than not having it and look like I just ate the entire market. Worst weight gain in my life, never again..."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 6, 2019

For Birth Control "I do not recommend this birth control at all. I had mine in for about a year, first few months weren’t too bad, had irregular periods but my doctor put me on the pill to help with that. After about five months, I was bleeding about three weeks a month on and off. And most of the time was heavy bleeding. My mood completely changed. I had severe anxiety and ended up having to quit my job because I was having panic attacks at least once a week. I’d wake up dizzy and nauseous every single day. I treated my husband and my kids horribly when I’d have my mood swings and get upset with them for no reason. I felt like a completely different person and it scared me. And then I’d hate myself for the way I’d acted (which I’ve never had a temper before). I weighed 125 pounds when it was inserted and gained about 35 pounds, which I still am having a hard time losing. Since I’ve had it out, I feel like I’m back to my normal self. It’s scary what those hormones can do to your body."

• Bou...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 27, 2019

For Birth Control "LISTEN!!! & Listen CAREFULLY!! RUN! Run FAR AWAY! YES! This birth control works differently on everyone. But don’t put your life in jeopardy by chancing it!! This birth control has made my life purely awful! I got it implanted in 2016! It was fine until the 6 months! Regular monthly 4-5 day periods, minimal acne, no weight gain, NOTHING!! Then all of a sudden, I changed into a different person. NEVER in my life even knew how anxiety felt, never recalled having depression. CRAZY ABSURD THOUGHTS! Literally feel like a psychopath! Let's not mention I’ve gained 50 pounds! I feel disgusting! I have mini panic attacks! I’m pure evil to my boyfriend. I don’t even want to leave the house. I have anxiety about EVERY LITTLE THING! Nexplanon was the worst decision of my life! I’m completely done with birth control. I have it removed next month on the 11th, and Lord, I wish that day would hurry up and come!"

• not...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 11, 2019

For Birth Control "It gave me IBS, depression, hair thinning, weight gain, bloated stomach/diarrhea, severe anxiety and panic attacks, blurry vision, dizziness and headaches... I get it out next week. Thank God. Do not take this. It seems intriguing because it's so easy and highly effective, but the side effects are a killer."

• Gra...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 12, 2018

For Birth Control "I have the Nexplanon put in after I had my son in February 2017. And I've had a period for a year! I gained 40 lbs. I live a pretty active life with a toddler, so it was horrible. I went to see my doctor in July of 2017, she said give it a chance. Well, I did, and it's now December of 2018, and I got it removed. Never again. I used to have my periods like clockwork, 7 days every 28 days. But now they last 6 weeks and off for 6 weeks. Anyway, I feel a lot better, and I have only had it out for 2 hours. Don't do it!!!!!"

• Cle...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 11, 2018

For Birth Control "I had this birth control for almost 3 years. It was awful. I had constant bleeding and gained so much weight. I would bleed for months on end. There were some times when I'd have months of no bleeding at all, only to be followed by months of nonstop bleeding. I couldn't trust my body anymore, and periods of no bleeding felt 'too good to be true.' I always had to carry a tampon or pantyliner just in case. It was absolutely awful. I'm glad my boyfriend and I are in a long-distance relationship because I wouldn't have put up with it for as long as I did. I'm getting it removed in a few days and am scared of the process of removing it. I hope it's not painful/scarring. I hope people have better luck with it than I did because my experience with it was horrific."

• Adr...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 10, 2018

For Birth Control "I got my Nexplanon inserted three years ago. Honestly, it’s not worth it. The only pro I have to it is the no-period side effect. I gained so much weight in the past three years (roughly 130 pounds), I was always super anxious. I honestly thought I was a junk food addict. I went to doctors, etc., to stop the constant cravings I had. I always felt tired and bloated, and I was not myself. I got it removed on the 16th of November. I lost 6 pounds without even trying. My boyfriend told me my attitude was so different and I wasn’t always so anxious. I'm almost 4 weeks with no junk food, and I feel great. I do not recommend this type of birth control. But everyone is different. Hope my review helps."

• Kan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 13, 2018

For Birth Control "This was the most horrible thing I have done to my body. Weight gain was probably around 10-15 pounds, the acne and oil increased by 10,000 times. I cannot believe how much oil was seeping out of my pores. And lastly, I spotted for almost 1 year straight. There were probably a few times when I had no spotting. It was terrible, it would ruin my underwear and sex life, and I had to have a constant tampon in because I didn’t know when it would increase or decrease. It works as a birth control, but the side effects are not worth it at all! I understand it may be fine for some people, but I would never recommend this to anyone. It wasn’t worth the side effects, I wish I never got it. Thankful I have the Paragard IUD now."

• Ppp...
• November 9, 2018

For Birth Control "Nexplanon made me gain 30 pounds and get incredibly moody, angry, and I lost many friendships and a relationship over this. I wish it worked, and it may work for you - just monitor your moods, and if you're worried about weight gain, monitor that too. Once I got it taken out, I basically couldn't eat for about 3 months without feeling like I was going to throw up. NOT SAYING THIS IS HOW IT WILL BE FOR EVERYONE, just be cautious."

• 201...
• November 4, 2018

For Birth Control "This was the first birth control I got, and it ruined my life. Before Nexplanon, I was healthy, no allergies, nothing. My doctor recommended it, and in the first few days, I was cramping and spotting. The cramping got worse, and the spotting turned into a month-long period. I went back after a month or so to get it removed, and my doctor told me it was normal and I needed to get used to it. I decided to wait, and I would bleed for 2-3 weeks at a time, mood swings, depressed, stomach pain 24/7, and gained 15 lbs the first 4 months. Six months later, I got it removed, but I’m still in constant pain. It’s been 4 years, and I’ve been to the ER countless times, ovarian cyst surgery, and I’m now lactose intolerant, have oral allergy syndrome, endometriosis, and chronic abdominal wall pain. I can barely eat anything without having some sort of reaction/stomach pain, and I’ve had ultrasounds, CT scans, endoscopy, H. pylori tests, and all my doctors can tell me is to “take Tylenol 3 times a day” to manage the pain."

• Unk...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I had the Nexplanon put in in May 2018, and almost immediately my mood swings were through the roof, and I gained almost 30 pounds in the couple of months I had it. I was crying over everything, I was angry over nothing, and I started to get depressed. The weight gain made my self-esteem drop, but I was trying to be patient, and it was hard. I figured it was the hormones and it would pass, but then I started my period. I was on my period for a month and a half STRAIGHT, and it was very heavy. I was trying to be patient, but as the depression worsened and the period didn’t stop, I got very frustrated and had it removed. About 6 months after removal, my metabolism is still slow, and the weight is barely starting to go away. The depression lightened almost immediately after removal. For some women, this birth control method works wonders, but for me, it just made me miserable and hate what it did to my body."

• One...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 25, 2018

For Birth Control "I had the Nexplanon inserted three years ago in 2015. First, the irregular bleeding was horrible. I bled for 6 months nonstop. After 6 months, my periods regulated. Then weight gain was out of control. With no diet changes after getting the Nexplanon, I gained 50+ pounds and could not get it off with exercise or diet changes. I went in July of 2018 to have it removed and reinserted. It took them 45 minutes to remove it because it had become encapsulated in muscle tissue. They had to cut away muscle tissue and yank it out, which caused horrible bruising, bleeding, and a scar on my arm. Shortly after having the new one inserted, I experienced debilitating fatigue, horrible mood swings and depression, migraines, nausea, wiped out sex drive, lightheadedness, and even gained an additional 10 pounds in 3 months. It has caused a huge strain on my parenting, my marriage, and my professional life. I finally got the implant removed this morning. Definitely would not recommend."

• avs...
• October 9, 2018

For Birth Control "I tried to do a lot of research before getting this birth control implant, but apparently I didn't do enough. I would not recommend this birth control to anybody. In the weeks right after I had the Nexplanon inserted, I had the absolute worst mood swings. I was horribly irritable and depressed for absolutely no reason at all for about three weeks. I had some mild cramping and spotting all throughout my time on the Nexplanon, but nothing crazy like I've seen in other reviews. However, the deal breaker for me was the insane weight gain that I experienced. I gained 20+ pounds in less than 6 months on this birth control that would not come off even with a very healthy diet and regular exercise. I made the decision to get the implant removed, and it was the best decision I could have made. As soon as I got it out, I had dropped 5 pounds in three days. I started to feel like myself again. If you have weight issues, DO NOT get this birth control. You will regret it!"

• MSS...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 6, 2018

For Birth Control "The main reason I wanted to try the Nexplanon was because of my sister. She’s going on her 6th year now and has never had a period, except for the first year. Selfish of me to think I’d get the same results, right? I’ve had it for about a year and 10 months, and I’m getting it removed in 2 weeks! The first year wasn’t too bad, no periods! Besides some spotting when I first got it in, but that was expected. Year 2? Terrible. I get 2 periods a month that last a full 7 days, and it’s heavy. Before I got the Nexplanon, my periods were not heavy at all and lasted 5 days at the most! I’ve also gained 30 pounds over the year. Yeah, it works...I’m not pregnant. But the constant periods are NOT worth it. Glad I’m getting it removed!"

• Ran...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 3, 2018

For Birth Control "Have almost had the implant for a year and have not been off my period since a week after getting the implant. Always lethargic because of it, my skin has been breaking out like mad, I have no appetite but gain major weight no matter what I do. Oh, it's very effective birth control given the fact that some of us have never-ending periods and no sex drive. Doctors will give BC pills to regulate the bleeding and hormones, but the whole point of getting the Nexplanon was to not have to worry about missing a pill and an appointment for the BC shot, etc. Getting it removed soon and hoping my body goes back to normal as quickly as possible."

• Jan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 29, 2018

For Birth Control "After I gave birth in 2016, I had explored some implant birth control options, as it was imperative that I not get pregnant for 2 years to heal from the difficult c-section I had. Nexplanon seemed like a good fit, so I was happy to get on it. I never had a period on it, which was the best thing, but not worth the side effects. I had such rapid weight gain that over the 2 years I had it in, I gained 130 pounds! I recently had the implant removed, and I'm working on losing the weight. It will be a struggle that wasn't worth putting it in at all."

• Aan...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I had this inserted 3 months after having my son. Spotted for a few days and then didn't have a period until I stopped nursing my son 9.5 months later. Now I have been bleeding heavily for 21 days and counting. I am emotional and have gained a lot of weight. I do not recommend this birth control."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 23, 2018

For Birth Control "I would not suggest this to anyone. I got this in Feb of 2018, I’m currently on it, however, the weight gain is just insane. I’m in the Army, so working out, eating healthy, and staying in shape is a must, so not sure where or how the weight got to me since I’ve been in the Army longer than I have had the birth control, and my weight has never had a huge change. When I got it placed in my arm, I weighed 115 pounds, now I weigh 141 pounds. I’ve had such a horrible experience. My first month was amazing, no period, nothing... although after that, I got my period since then, till this day I’m still on my period. My doctor said it’ll be gone after six months because my body will adjust, but it didn’t happen. I’m getting it removed tomorrow and plan to start the pill form again. The side effects are something that will happen with this birth control: weight gain, acne, headaches, etc. I would never recommend this."

• Hai...
• September 19, 2018

For Birth Control "Where do I even begin? I can't even sleep tonight because I am so, so, so excited to get this stupid thing out of my arm. It's been awful the whole 10 months till I cried to my husband, begging to have it removed. I gained at least 10 lbs with it, the periods are extremely aggressive, and they come out of nowhere. Last several days, and then it comes back the next week for several days, and then comes back the following 2 weeks. It was awful. The acne. Oh, the horror. The acne is no joke. I've never, ever had acne until this awful rod. It's unbelievable how horrible it has been for me. I have been depressed and very moody because of it. It's just such an awful BC. I beg of you, do not get it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 30, 2018

For Birth Control "I cannot wait to have this implant removed! I have had it for a little over a year now, but three months in, I had to start taking the pill to offset all of the terrible things that it was doing to my body... acne, nonstop bleeding, weight gain, etc. Over the last six months, I have developed awful depression, anxiety, and have had terrible mood swings. I never had any of these symptoms before, and I literally have NO reason to have them as I live a great life and am surrounded by great people all of the time. So there cannot be any other explanation aside from these horrific hormones. I will be having it taken out tomorrow and haven't ever been more excited about something being cut out of me."

• Des...
• August 8, 2018

For Birth Control "Warning: Absolutely horrible. I had Nexplanon for 2 years. At first, it was okay, I bled for months, then had no periods, which was great! Then it began. I am a naturally happy person, have been my whole life. After about a year on this, I turned into the worst person ever. I was always moody, hated my boyfriend (now fiancé), and yet he never did anything wrong. I gained 40 pounds in 5 months. I suffered extreme depression and severe anxiety. I had mood swings and anger problems. Went to my doctor multiple times, and they never thought it might be my birth control. I finally read reviews and had over 20 people going through the same thing. I finally told my doctor to take it out, and as soon as I did, I lost all the weight gained, and moods got extremely better, although it affected me in the long run because now I will always deal with anxiety and depression."

• Nic...
• August 1, 2018

For Birth Control "This almost ruined my life. I went from 135 lbs to 170 lbs in under 6 months. I bled at least 4 days on and one day off for a year. I bled after sex. My depression was so terrible I was catatonic. I had to be placed on three different medications. I had panic attacks and anxiety every other day to the point that I refused to go out to even grocery shop or drive far. I bled every time I had sex and eventually lost complete interest in sex to where I almost believed I was asexual. I became mean and would have horrible outbursts of anger. I traced everything back to this implant. I had it removed two days later. My symptoms alleviated about 3-4 weeks later. I no longer take medications for depression, and my anxiety is almost non-existent. It has been almost 2 years since then, and I have noticed that I have had progressing muscle and joint pain, as well as extreme difficulty losing weight, which was never an issue for me before. I believe this is a long-term side effect of this device."

• eli...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 31, 2018

For Birth Control "I currently still have the implant in my arm. I got it around 3 months ago, and I absolutely hate it. All I heard from the gyno and friends was it worked so well, and it was the best BC out there. I haven’t stopped bleeding since I got it. Constant cramps and weight gain. My acne is out of control. The worst part is the severe depression it has caused me. I used to be so happy and full of life. Now I’m severely depressed. DO NOT recommend to anyone who has a history with depression or anxiety. Doctor suggests waiting till I reach the 6-month mark, but I cannot deal with the bleeding and depression that much longer. Hopefully getting it taken out in the next few weeks."

• Che...
• July 31, 2018

For Birth Control "My doctor told me about Nexplanon, and I decided not to do any research and try it out. One year later, I have gained over 30 pounds and am not the same person. I didn't notice the side effects until 6 months in. I am in school while working full time, so I assumed my weight gain, mood swings, and anxiety were attributed to that. In January, I started eating a very strict diet and working out 5x/week. I was still gaining weight! By May, I was the heaviest I have ever been. I thought maybe I was having thyroid issues. I went and got tested, and my levels were normal. A friend asked about my BC. She said she had the same symptoms, and I should get it taken out. I was sure it was my thyroid and the blood levels just needed to be tested again. THEN, I started having full-on panic attacks and breaking out in hives. I made an appointment to get it taken out and am hoping that in time I can get back to my normal self because it has been affecting my self-esteem, my marriage, and my well-being."