Nexplanon User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Sas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 17, 2021

For Birth Control "I have had the Nexplanon for 4 months and will be getting it removed in two days. I cannot wait. I have had the worst experience. I have 3 week-long heavy periods with huge clots, which made me anemic. I have side effects of anxiety, depression, hair loss, no sex drive. I even got pulsatile tinnitus. I am so miserable. I’ve gained so much weight. I want out. Now!!!"

• Nex...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 10, 2021

For Birth Control "I got my first Nexplanon in 2017. It was great, no issues. My three years were up, and in 2020 I got my second one implanted. I am a little over a year into implant two, and I thought I was going CRAZY. I feel like a passenger in my own life. Nothing brings me joy, and it’s like I’m drowning in a pool of self-pity and sadness. I feel like I hate all things, and the smallest thing can set me in a tailspin of anger. I told my husband I need therapy, but spoke with a friend who discovered after 5 years her oral birth control was causing her mental distress. After millions of tests, it came back to the BC. I am so glad I found this page. I feel less alone and less crazy. I am making an appointment to get this out ASAP."

• Cla...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 9, 2021

For Birth Control "I've been on BC since I was 15 years old for PCOS. Friends, be so, so careful with Nexplanon. I have a history of psychiatric health issues, but I have never, ever experienced depression like this before. My depression and anxiety have been well controlled for years, but Nexplanon turned my whole world upside down. The anxiety is unmanageable, and the depression is just... it's entirely overwhelming. It has completely derailed my life. Crying over everything, yes, but so much worse. Literal screaming, crying meltdowns over nothing. I've never had anger issues, but since getting Nexplanon, I explode in anger at the tiniest inconvenience and just devolve into a crying mess. It feels like my brain has been hijacked by a psychopath. Oh, and I've had period bleeding nonstop for 74 days. I've had the implant since July and I am having it removed next week."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 8, 2021

For Birth Control "I got this thing on May 27, 2021, after I had my second son. It is now November 2021, and I’m getting this thing out. I find myself out of touch with many things. Since I’ve had it, I bleed the majority of the time, and it happens whenever. That bothers me, not knowing when I’m usually on beat with my cycle as to when and how long. I think it’s different for everybody. A family member of mine has it, and it works well for her, it’s not something I would recommend. It’s awful for me."

• Wat...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 6, 2021

For Birth Control "This birth control was definitely not for me at all. I had to get it removed after 6 months. When I first got the Nexplanon, I had very long periods. I got my period for two whole months, normal to light period, and I got vaginal irritation and a yeast infection from using menstrual products every day. That wasn’t really the reason why I stopped using N. The main reason why I stopped using N is because it gave me terrible acne. About a week after I got the birth control, my face was nothing but grease and an ugly pimple pumpkin! I feel pimples growing on my face daily. I’ve never had acne that refills with pus and acne that hurts! After 6 months, I couldn’t take it anymore. Two weeks after N removal, my skin quickly cleared up. Now, I have to recover from all these acne scars on my cheeks and face. N was not for me no matter how much I tried to be patient with it. Maybe it will improve for me, or maybe not. That was my experience."

• don...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 4, 2021

For Birth Control "Please do not get this contraception. It has made me massively suicidal, depressed, anxious, paranoid, irrational. I have never had these thoughts before. I’ve had it in for 40 days, and it has been the worst time in my entire life. This implant has ruined my life. I’m getting it removed today, and I can’t wait to start feeling myself again."

• Bir...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 1, 2021

For Birth Control "I was 19 when I had gotten the Nexplanon placed. It was great for probably the first two months after being placed. Then I started to have “breakthrough” bleeding that lasted until I took the implant out, which was about 10 months of consistent bleeding and having to use feminine products. This medication made me very emotionally sensitive, and a lot of things made me feel upset, and I would cry. I had my implant taken out in March of 2021, and I have since developed severe Major Depressive Disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. Now I must say that I’ve been on lots of birth control pills, and all of them have caused me to bleed, so this may just be my body being sensitive to hormones."

• Anonymous
• November 1, 2021

For Birth Control "I knew I would be taking a risk trying the Nexplanon implant, but I had a bit of confidence that it would work well for me because my friend highly recommended it. It was probably the worst choice I could have ever made for birth control. Like many have said, the spotting that comes as a side effect is more like a full-on flow that lasts for 2-3 weeks at a time. My personality has also changed drastically since I started this birth control. I have terrible mood swings, cry for no reason all the time, flip out about the littlest things, and generally just feel like a failure and bad about myself all the time. I just graduated college, and I’m trying to start my career. This drug has certainly made it feel impossible for me to accomplish anything. Please don’t get this!!"

• Stu...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 28, 2021

For Birth Control "This was a birth control form that I loved as soon as I got it in December. I told all my friends about it and told them that it was the way to go. Light periods, it was the best. All of a sudden, this past Saturday (10-ish months after getting it put in), I started feeling anxious. I would wake up in the morning, cry until about noon for no reason at all. I became depressed and felt like I was going crazy. I've never been depressed or had anxiety or anything at all, so I was extremely disturbed when this started happening. I lost my appetite and went from eating normally three meals a day to barely being able to get down one. The brain fog has been insane, I can barely focus or type notes in class or have a coherent phone conversation. I had a complete panic attack when I was out to dinner with friends for no reason at all. I started doing some research on it and saw dozens of others had the same issues. I scheduled an appointment to get it out, I just hope that it makes this better."

• Gin...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 28, 2021

For Birth Control "I had my Nexplanon for about a year and a half, and I have super mixed feelings about it, but eventually got it removed. I liked that insertion was really easy, I didn't have anxiety/depression issues, and it was super reliable so I could have unprotected sex. However, I didn't like that I bled nonstop for months at a time. It worked great as a birth control because who wants to have sex when you're constantly bleeding? I ruined all of my underwear by constant breakthrough bleeding. I didn't know when, how much, or how long I'd bleed. After a three-month-long period, I eventually gave up and got it removed, which was a nightmare of a process. I usually think that everyone should do what's best for them, but I really don't recommend this. Almost everyone I know who tried Nexplanon had the exact same bleeding issues as I did."

• C B...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 28, 2021

For Birth Control "This is genuinely the worst birth control I have ever experienced. My anxiety is uncontrollable, it's caused fairly severe anxiety-induced tachycardia. I've had FOUR miscarriages. My sex drive does not exist whatsoever, and to top it off, I've had it in for almost 3 years. One full year was a period (365 days of non-stop bleeding), and then the other two have been over half of constant periods. I cannot WAIT to get this awful bar removed, and the only reason I haven't yet is because we physically can't afford to get pregnant. Please stay far away from this birth control. It's a nightmare. TLDR: extreme anxiety, heart issues, year-long period."

• Lol...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 27, 2021

For Birth Control "I don't typically leave reviews for things, but I felt it was absolutely necessary after my experience with Nexplanon. I received the implant a week after my daughter was born. I had a traumatic delivery and was instructed to not get pregnant for two years. The Nexplanon was recommended to me because of how effective it is at preventing pregnancy. While it was absolutely effective in preventing pregnancy, the side effects were not worth it. I bled almost daily for eight months. During this time, I had low sex drive, increased anxiety, mood swings, and intrusive thoughts. I'm thrilled to say that I had the Nexplanon removed last week. The bleeding is nearly over, and I already feel less anxious. I do not recommend this product, especially to women prone to anxiety and mood swings."

• Tif...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 24, 2021

For Birth Control "Nexplanon literally changed my life for the worse. I was on it for an entire year because I couldn't do the full however many years it is. I got it when I was 17 years old and took it out when I was 18. After about 3 months, I experienced horrible mood swings, acne, and weight gain. I was bloated, and no matter if I worked out, I would still gain weight. I'm 5'0, and I used to be 137 when I got it in, and when I took it out, I was 155. It is hard to lose the weight after one year. It made my depression worse and was the reason I was so suicidal. I wouldn't want my worst enemy to get it."

• KP_...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 23, 2021

For Birth Control "I had been put on the Nexplanon arm implant birth control. I started experiencing severe chest pains and had fainted a few times. When I brought up my symptoms to my PCP, she told me my heart sounded healthy and my symptoms must be due to anxiety. I had a history of reactions to birth control (I could not use double hormone birth control, but supposedly single hormone was safe for me to use.) I decided to see a specialist (gynecologist), and my gyno told me that due to my history of previous issues, I should never have been on Nexplanon! She had told me that my symptoms were due to blood clot formation! Once the Nexplanon was removed, my symptoms immediately started to subside, and after several months, I am finally starting to feel normal again. Also, it made my periods spotty and unpredictable. I would avoid this birth control at all costs."

• Tay...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 23, 2021

For Birth Control "Absolutely do not recommend this birth control. My skin was always perfect, but about 6 months after getting the implant put in, I began breaking out, and it got out of control. I had incredibly painful and cystic acne that I am still working on clearing 5 months after getting it taken out. Nothing seemed to work, everything I tried just made the acne worse. I felt horrible, and I would have my period for months straight, then not have it for a few more months. Worst birth control I have EVER been on."

• AAA...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2021

For Birth Control "If you have a history of anxiety and/or depression, don’t risk it, try something without hormones if you can. I fully believe it triggered my anxiety/depression. The first month was fine, I just completely missed my period. When I finally got my period, I bled for over a month and didn’t stop until a week after I got it removed. I started having daily panic attacks (haven’t had one in years), intrusive thoughts, severe depression, and suicidal ideations. I was waking up anxious before I even got up out of bed. Almost had to go to crisis. It’s been about a month since I’ve been off of it, and I’m slowly starting to feel a little bit better. Nexplanon made the last two months an actual living nightmare for me, it was so scary. Possible increased anxiety/depression should be labeled as a warning!!"

• Rit...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 7, 2021

For Birth Control "I have had the Nexplanon implant for 4.5 years now. My first implant was amazing for those 3 years, but my second one I got back in June 2020 has been horrible. I’m glad I have read these reviews and know I’m not the only one going through it. I have noticed myself becoming “not me.” I would cry randomly, and when my husband asked what was wrong, I couldn’t think of anything. I just felt I needed to cry. This would happen very often. The newest thing I’ve noticed is that I would pick the tiniest fights with my husband and make it into something huge. The first thoughts that come to my head are “I should pack my stuff and leave.” WHEN I KNOW I DON’T WANT TO LEAVE. I love my husband. Last night I did it again, only this time I did pack my stuff. He stopped me and talked, and that’s when I came to the realization about the whole thing and couldn’t stop crying. I felt as if I had another personality and it wasn’t me. I’m not myself anymore."

• Sop...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 1, 2021

For Birth Control "Nobody will tell you the truth behind this product. It goes into your arm, so it must not be noticeable, right? Nooope. The whole basis of its advertising couldn’t be farther from the truth. I’ve had Nexplanon for almost a year, and I STILL haven’t been able to exercise using that part of my arm or sleep on that side, sometimes I’ll literally wake up to move my arm. In the shower, I have to try not to bump it, and I cannot comfortably cuddle with my bf because it’s so sensitive. The doctor told me I’d only have irregular bleeding during the first month, and that was another lie. To this very day, I still experience irregular bleeding each time after unprotected sex and even when I’ve abstained for weeks. This product does a great job at preventing pregnancy, and does an even better job at turning you into a psycho. Never-ending mood swings, disorientation, abusive behavior, you name it. This birth control should have never been glorified or approved by anyone."

• Ano...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 30, 2021

For Birth Control "PLEASE read if you are considering Nexplanon: I was on the Depo shot starting at age 16. After my doctor was concerned with bone density issues, she recommended I switch to Nexplanon (2018-2021). I was happy, healthy, no periods for the three years I chose to be on the implant. About 2.5 years in, I started having slight anxiety and insomnia. I brushed it off, we are in a pandemic, and there are a lot of things to be anxious about. My 3 years on the Nexplanon was up in a month, and I decided to let my body 'reset' since I had read that birth control could cause insomnia. After removal, I had the most traumatic weeks of my entire life. I slept for 4 hours one week because the insomnia and anxiety were so bad, and I constantly felt as though I had adrenaline coursing through my veins. I took myself to the ER and urgent care multiple times because I was convinced I was having heart attacks (nope-just panic attacks lasting DAYS). I lost an entire month of my life due to this - AVOID."

• Mai...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 30, 2021

For Birth Control "This is my second term of Nexplanon. The first 3 years I was on it, it went smoothly. I didn’t have any issues at all. But this go around, it’s been so bad!! And I’m getting it removed in 5 days. I have extreme acne, and this is the first time I’ve had it like this ever! No matter what I do, it won’t go away. I’m at my heaviest, 220 lbs, I feel so disgusting! I’ve changed my diet, and I exercise, but still can’t lose any weight! I have crazy mood swings, I’m always depressed and mad. I have no motivation to do anything. I’m always tired. I didn’t even know I had anxiety until now. I have bad migraines every single day. I bleed for about 27 days at a time, heavily at that. And my period is unpredictable. This birth control is a nightmare!!!!!"

• S00...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 30, 2021

For Birth Control "Don't take the chance. I gave over a year to see if my body would adjust. Long story short, I literally had a forever period. It never stopped, in fact, it was increasingly getting worse. I was regular before this. The best advice I can give is if you have this happen to you, start taking iron because it will cause anemia from all the blood loss, which comes with a mountain of side effects. And get the implant removed."

• Ell...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 28, 2021

For Birth Control "I’ve had it in 8 weeks tomorrow, and it’s being removed Thursday. I was okay for the first month, I kept crying more or less every night, but to be honest, I didn’t think much of it. About a week ago, extreme anxiety started. I was scared of falling asleep, which turned into me having anxiety every day. I am a mother of four young children. I know this wasn’t postnatal depression, I’ve experienced that. This was different, something I’ve never had before. I was anxious every day about something new. I was having extreme panic attacks where I thought I was going crazy. I turned up to drop my son off at school, and I burst into tears to his teacher about how mentally drained I felt. It wasn’t until my mother-in-law said, “I think this may be due to your implant?” I phoned around and was even willing to go private and pay £300 to have this rod out of my arm. Finally, I found somewhere local who would take it out for me, a nurse was sure it’s this that’s making me feel awful! Let’s get it out."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2021

For Birth Control "I tried Nexplanon despite all of the negative side effects my friends told me about because everyone is different, right? Well, I got it two months ago and will be getting it taken out this month. The day after I got it, I got my period and have been bleeding every day since! Two months of being on my period has cost me lots of money between tampons and pads and underwear! I have been extremely moody, I get random spouts of depressive episodes, and I've always had anxiety, but it amplified this for me so greatly. This is awful. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone, and I will probably be going back on the pill after this."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 27, 2021

For Birth Control "This is a nightmare!!! I had a friend who had the implant at the time I was pregnant, and I was doing research about what contraceptive I could use after having my son. She shared her experience about how this implant worked wonders, she had no periods, no cramps, it worked great for her. So I thought I would give it a try. It was the worst decision I have ever made in my 32 years of living. I had my son, and then in January, went and had the implant inserted in April. I bled for 15 days after already bleeding on month's end after my C-section. Then I went two months without bleeding. After those 15 days, I was so happy to have no bleeding for those 2 months. Then, on July 16th, I started bleeding, and I bled until August 31st. I believe I would have still been bleeding had I not called the doctor to prescribe me something to stop the bleeding. I was losing my mind every day going to use the bathroom, wipe, and find blood. For 3 months, I was so irritated. I only had two weeks of relief and started back bleeding on September 16th, still bleeding 11 days in."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 25, 2021

For Birth Control "I started with Nexplanon immediately after giving birth to my son. It was already enough that I was super emotional throughout my pregnancy, but to continue being so emotional while having this implant was too much. There were times I felt depressed, cried so much even for the littlest things! The feeling of depression really did it for me because I have been on oral BC and never experienced that. At first, I thought it was just the postpartum, but 7 months later, no more postpartum and still the same feelings. The cramps are ridiculous, I bled for 7 months straight (spotting) after having it put in, I have my menstrual now and it’s going on 2 weeks of torture. I guess everyone has different experiences, but mine wasn’t pleasant with this one."