Etonogestrel and Depression: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Ies...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 20, 2013

For Birth Control "I've had the Implanon since February 2013. The first day I had nausea, but the doctor told me that would be expected. I was on Depo before this. My first period was 3 days, and my next period was 2 weeks long. My side effects are cramps, headaches, depression, and sore breasts. I like the fact I haven't gotten pregnant, but the bleeding part drives me crazy. If the periods didn't come often and the side effects weren't so significant, I would love this, but periods are the negative."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 15, 2017

For Birth Control "I have had the implant since September 2016, and whilst I acknowledge that it is one of, if not the most reliable methods of contraception, I am shocked at the changes it has imposed on my body. Since insertion, I have gained 2 stone with no changes in my diet or exercise, and my mental health has been particularly bad. It goes without saying that everyone's body responds differently to contraceptives, but this has not worked for me."

• 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."

• Lee...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 29, 2019

For Birth Control "I have had the NEXPLANON implant for eleven months now. I have always gotten my period once a month for seven days. Since NEXPLANON, my periods keep getting longer each cycle. My period started sometime in October of 2018 and is still on, and it is January 29, 2019. Enough is enough! I have lost weight and have headaches, and I’m always sad, which I believe is this NEXPLANON implant. I’m having it removed today, and I’m actually excited!"

• Sec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 26, 2019

For Birth Control "Honestly, it's not worth it. Was on it years ago for almost the whole 3 years, went from 65 kg to 96 kg. I just got another back in 2 weeks ago after successfully losing 23 kg. In the time of having it back in, I'm almost 4 kg up ALREADY!! I crave food all day, every day, I literally cannot stop eating. It's all I want to do. I'm constantly tired, have headaches, and feel depressed because of all these symptoms. I'm so upset about my weight gain and so scared it's just going to get worse. I'm having it taken out tomorrow."

• Mar...
• June 7, 2016

For Birth Control "Everyone has different reactions to all different birth controls. I have been on the pill, and I gained weight and got depressed. Since being on Nexplanon, I have lost weight, have had no periods, and have been pregnancy-free. Instead of reading reviews, people should try things for themselves. Nexplanon has let me live the life I have wanted to. I never have to worry about taking a pill every day, and I don't have to worry about my period. This has been perfect for me."

• Bec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 17, 2016

For Birth Control "Personally, I love this birth control method, and I even have recommended Implanon to several of my friends. Insertion didn't hurt much, although, I do have a very high pain tolerance. The days following insertion were the worst, pain-wise, but it wasn't unbearable. I did experience nausea and dizziness in the first couple of weeks as my body adjusted to the hormones. I've actually lost weight, and I haven't had a period or even a single pimple since insertion. The only serious side effects were emotional lability (probably the most concerning), rapid mood swings, and some slight depression, but honestly? Worth it. It's a hassle-free birth control method, and I absolutely love the peace of mind it gives me."

• Ok ...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 18, 2022

For Birth Control "DO NOT USE THIS BIRTH CONTROL. For years of Nexplanon, I never had a period and became super depressed without knowing it. I was moody and had basically ZERO sex drive. I developed a nasty ovarian cyst, which burst and became infected, this took six months to heal. I started bleeding HEAVILY every day, nonstop, for eight months total. Not to mention, the depression and low sex drive NEVER went away. I couldn't take it anymore and had the implant removed. My doctors kept saying the depression wasn't related to Nexplanon, but once it was removed, I did a complete 180 the first week! My daily bleeding immediately stopped, my skin even cleared up within a couple of days. After a week, I actually wanted to have sex again, and now I feel SO much happier, it's unreal. I'm usually not one to make posts or reviews, but after my experience, I truly believe no woman should be on this birth control, it messes up your hormones so much. The point is, if I could rate this 0/10, I would."

• cor...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 20, 2021

For Birth Control "I got Nexplanon inserted a little over 3 months ago, and I just scheduled an appointment to have it removed. They say you should give it a full 3 months for it to fully adjust to your body and to see how you will react. My side effects started out slow but progressively got worse and more noticeable. My whole life, I've had perfectly clear skin, and now I have cystic acne all over my chin that will not go away. I've gained 10 lbs since having it inserted, with no change to my diet or activity levels. I constantly feel depressed and have very low energy, and for the past 2 months, sex has been extremely painful. The cons greatly outweigh the pros, in my opinion, when it comes to Nexplanon, and that is why I would strongly recommend not getting it!"

• mik...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 12, 2016

For Birth Control "2 months after I had my baby, I decided to get the Implanon. Worst mistake EVER. I had no sex drive at all, and my mood swings were so bad that my husband and I almost broke up over me being in such a bad mood all the time. I also got very depressed. I knew it wasn't the baby blues because I was so happy with my new daughter. Right after I took it off, I started feeling like myself again."

• 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."

• Ali...
• July 19, 2016

For Birth Control "Nexplanon is killing my relationship. I got it inserted in September, had non-stop old blood coming out from down below from October to January. Went away until May, and since then, I've had to wear a R-sized tampon every day, and we are in July now. It doesn't get you pregnant, but it makes me angry, sad, irritable, and I believe extremely tired; plus, I got it so I could sleep with my boyfriend without worries. Figures, now I can't even do it because of the gross bleeding."

• 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."

• She...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 19, 2018

For Birth Control "As I'm sitting here writing this, I have the Implanon in and trying to figure out what's wrong with me as I'm crying reading these reviews. This birth control, as far as not getting pregnant, it works. But I used to be happy, energetic, loved going and doing all the time. And now it's like I don't even know who I am anymore. I'm lost, weak, and just feel like dying, laying down and never waking up again. All it has done for me is make me have heavy bleeding, mood swings, depression. I don't recommend this to anyone."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• Yur...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 18, 2019

For Birth Control "Do not get Nexplanon. I've been bleeding for 4 months at a stretch, and I have been so depressed since I got this. I wake up every day with a heavy heart and a mind, and I feel horrible all the time about my body, skin, and my life. I hate this thing."

• Cas...
• September 3, 2017

For Birth Control "I was 140 lbs at the time of insertion. I've had this BC for a little over a year now. I am now 115 lbs, can't gain weight, no appetite due to the depression, and very low on energy due to the lack of nutrition. Migraines just started, they last for about 3 days. No sex drive, minor acne, NO PERIOD, moody, back pain, sore throat, flu-like symptoms that go away within a day. Some episodes of vaginal itching."

• 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."

• 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."

• Lau...
• July 28, 2016

For Birth Control "Before getting this, I religiously read the reviews, and I was terrified. Weight gain, no sex drive, depression were common things I was reading in every thread. However, I have had an amazing experience, and I just want to remind everyone that everyone has different reactions, and keep in mind that it's normal for people to post negative reviews, but people rarely post positive reviews. I went on this from the NuvaRing. I haven't gotten my period since I've had it, which is great! No weight gain (but I do work out and eat decently), and I haven't had feelings of depression. My sex drive isn't as high as it was without any birth control, but it's definitely higher than it was on the NuvaRing."

• 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!"

• 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."