Etonogestrel and Anxiety: What Users Say (Page 4)

• App...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 21, 2019

For Birth Control "It is not worth it. Nexplanon has severely inhibited my life. For starters, the periods! I have been on this for about 10 months now. I have been constantly on my period since I got it in with no signs of stopping, only small (like one or two-day) breaks every month or so. I got the birth control so I could have sex, and now I feel like I can’t! The bleeding is so heavy. Loss of sex drive. Seriously. Anxiety and depression to the max. I can’t sleep because I imagine everyone I love dying. I cry when my husband leaves the house because I’m scared he will die in an accident. I get angry over stupid things and start to hate people when I used to pride myself on being kind. My husband begged me to remove the implant because the mood swings and anxiety were so bad. Weight gain. A lot of it. I’ve never struggled with my weight before. Now with the Nexplanon, I have gained 50 pounds with exercise and dieting, and the scale keeps going up no matter what I do - it’s hopeless."

• Sta...
• February 18, 2021

For Birth Control "I got Nexplanon in November 2020, it's now almost March 2021. My sister pointed out to me that I hadn't started feeling depressed and suicidal until I got the implant. I even handled getting laid off better than this in September. I've gained about 20 lbs, and it doesn't want to leave. I'm considering taking it out because I can't live with these intrusive thoughts. My anxiety is weirdly better? My brain keeps blanking-I forgot mid-sentence what I was saying and can't recall-this didn't happen before the implant. But it does its job-I'm not pregnant."

• 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."

• Jem...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 3, 2020

For Birth Control "I had the Nexplanon implant for about 8 years. I’ve recently had the coil fitted and the implant removed. The difference in my mood is incredible!! My whole family are unfortunately used to my moody ways and over-emotional responses (after 8 years, who wouldn’t be). I thought this was just who I was, but then I started to think timeframes and could link the end of my calmness to roughly the same time I had my first implant fitted. I did some research and found that a lot of ladies are struggling with anxiety and depression while on the implant. So, I decided to change contraceptive. It’s like having that little rod removed took away my trigger! Anxiety has calmed, and my moods have settled very quickly. My family has noticed it, and I feel it. I don’t have obsessive thoughts, I’m not on edge anymore, and I have energy! I feel so much better, I can’t stress it enough. The coil's a much better option for me and possibly for others too."

• Mil...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 7, 2020

For Birth Control "I began birth control for menstrual pain. I was on the Depo-Provera shot for 2 years and stopped because of anxiety and panic attacks that occurred. Never experienced it before in my life. Doctors didn’t think it was the birth control. I’m a 22-year-old healthy female. I go to the gym and I make sure I watch how I eat. I tell my doctor I want something else, I get Nexplanon. A couple of months later, I get anxiety symptoms again, but worse. It was every day now. I tell my doctor it’s got to be the birth control. They don’t believe me. They thought maybe I was stressed. So I got it taken out. And already I’m feeling better. I haven’t had anxiety attacks since. It feels like my body’s slowly trying to regulate itself again. I get a few headaches, sometimes heart palpitations, and sleepless nights. Birth control’s been around for only 50 years, there’s more research that needs to be done. I’m looking for help. I want to know if I’m ever going to be back to normal mentally."

• Eat...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 3, 2021

For Birth Control "I had Nexplanon implanted about a year and five months ago after a pregnancy scare. I was not on any birth control prior to this for about three years. Before the implant, I had my spouts of depression that were due to some life circumstances and were usually treatable without major treatments. After one month with the implant, I had taken a major decline in my mental health. I had suicidal thoughts, major anxiety, and awful night terrors. I ended up having to start taking antidepressants and going to see a therapist. Then I developed a binge eating disorder over the past year. I had always been conscientious about my nutrition and health, but I have now gained about 30 lbs. I have become a couch potato with social anxiety and no energy past making myself some food. It prevented pregnancy but is not worth me living in misery anymore. I am having the implant removed next week."

• 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."

• Wjc...
• May 15, 2013

For Birth Control "I got Implanon put in February 2013, while I was on my cycle. My cycle stopped when it was supposed to. About two weeks later, I bled constantly. The Implanon caused me to have many side effects. I got depressed, anxious, sad, and hormonal. And I bled constantly until May. Everyone is different, and everyone's body responds in a good or bad way. After having it removed, I'd say I'm 99 percent better."

• Jan...
• October 24, 2018

For Birth Control "I've had the implant for almost 2 years and bled for almost 2 months to begin. Each month following, I would have heavy bleeding once or twice a month, irregular periods, long periods. Once, I was bleeding very heavily for about 4 weeks and had to go to the hospital as I felt like I was slowly dying from blood loss. I used to be on the pill, which at the time I didn't realize how crazy it made me until after I stopped, and now realize the Implanon is the reason I have been depressed, unhappy, anxious, and fatigued. I'm getting this out next week and planning to use Natural Cycles for a while to rid my body of excess hormones. My friend had a nerve wrap around her Implanon, which caused numbness down her whole arm. Other friends have experienced mood changes and generally not feeling themselves. One friend had this in after having a baby, and to my knowledge has had no issues with it, so it really does depend on the person."

• all...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 20, 2015

For Birth Control "I used to be an extremely bubbly, happy, and very sexual person. I've had the Nexplanon for a little over a month, and my weight has stayed almost the same (I went from 140 to 135). I'm very active and generally up for anything. After having the Nexplanon implanted, I've been miserable. I have at least 2 to 3 anxiety attacks weekly, I'm moody, hateful, irritable, and downright not myself. My poor boyfriend is trying to be a trooper, but I can barely contain my own feelings. My sex drive is GONE, whereas previously I was craving sex twice a day! I don't feel like myself. I had my period for 2 straight weeks after implantation, and now I'm bleeding very lightly continuously. I'm giving it a couple more weeks before I call to have it removed."

• Nan...
• December 16, 2016

For Birth Control "Do not choose this method if you are already an overly sensitive person or may have any depression or anxiety. I would not recommend this. I am 24, and this is my second type of birth control method I tried. After I inserted it, it took me about 5 to 6 months to realize that the medicine caused me to become more sensitive, suffer depression, and anxiety. I have had about 5 panic attacks in one year and am always easily irritated and depressed. Once I got rid of it, I was back to normal. It may not be the same for all women, but this is my experience."

• 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."

• Pow...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I would not ever recommend this birth control to anyone. It was a lifesaver the first year, but since this second year, I've had issue after issue. I have horrible anxiety 24/7. When I'm not panicking, I'm crying from crazy amounts of depression. Not to include the physical changes it's done to my body. I'm constantly tired and weak. I spend almost my entire day in bed, when I normally would be up doing yoga or playing with my child. I have horrible chest pains along with palpitations that only make my anxiety worse. Plus horrible migraines, and awkwardly, I get muscle spasms all over my body, probably from stress. Please think twice before you get this. It will change your life."

• 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."

• Lau...
• January 12, 2013

For Birth Control "Your body will either love or hate the Implanon. I had the Implanon for one and a half years, and for me, it was bad. I gained 5 kg and would go through these cycles - two weeks on, two weeks off - of non-stop bleeding, mood swings that nearly altered my personality, and a huge increase in anxiety. I actually thought I was mentally unwell, and my doctor was so reluctant to take it out, over and over again convincing me to keep it in. But then I insisted on switching to Yaz, which worked beautifully with my body - I am myself again, losing weight was easier (I'm back to my usual weight), and my cycle is back to normal."

• 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."