Etonogestrel and Sexual Dysfunction: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Wyl...
• April 17, 2013

For Birth Control "I have found the implant to be amazing! Have had two so far, so have experienced nearly 6 years of the contraception. With the implant, you never have to worry, I have never experienced any issues. I have not put on weight, lost my sex drive, or experienced heavy periods. In fact, I have no periods, which does slightly worry me, however, I have been assured that this is a normal symptom, and I am not complaining about this. It is quite uncomfortable when changed, as they do have a habit of embedding into the arm tissue, causing a lot of prodding by the nurse, but this is not a painful transition."

• Tae...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 15, 2017

For Birth Control "I had my child April 27th, 2016. I had my Nexplanon placed at my 6-week checkup. So I've had my Nexplanon in for over a year. From the time it was placed to this day, I have been bleeding every day! I have horrible acne, migraines, mood swings, weight gain, and NO sex drive. This thing is ruining my marriage! I thought the Nexplanon was going to be amazing, not having to remember a pill every day, but in 2 days, I'm having it removed!"

• Ano...
• March 14, 2014

For Birth Control "It works, didn't get pregnant for the full 3 years, however, I had some mood swings from hell, headaches, anxiety, depression, dryness, and little to no sex drive. I didn't gain a lot of weight (maybe a couple of pounds). However, everyone is different, so side effects can be different."

• Bum...
• June 23, 2021

"I've had my Nexplanon since October. Since then, I have been horribly depressed, I'm constantly worried about everything, and my sex drive is completely gone. I don't even like the slightest bit of affection from my other half because I'm scared he'll want it to lead to sex. I didn't know what was wrong with me. I thought I was going crazy. We've talked about it a few times, and we realized this all didn't start until after the implant. We started doing some research, and I'm so glad we came across these threads. I'm having it removed tomorrow. I just only pray that it's the birth control causing this, so my life can go back to normal. After reading a lot of these comments, though, I'm hopeful that it will!"

• Kri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 6, 2019

For Birth Control "I got this horrible torture device (Nexplanon) put in my arm about a year ago, and within a few days of having it, I started getting severely depressed, and it wasn’t like a normal depression/sadness. I started to feel like I had no emotions at all, like I was numb to the world. Had absolutely no sex drive at all. And bled (and am still bleeding) at all times. I have a constant UTI (probably from all the tampons), and I have gained about 65 pounds. My skin is covered in acne. I know everyone is different, but ladies, if you are considering this form of birth control, please think again! It not only affects you but also the people around you! My boyfriend thinks I am a completely different person ever since I got this! As far as contraception, it works great, but I’m done. I shouldn’t have gotten this removed a long time ago!"

• PMJ...
• January 18, 2016

For Birth Control "I got Nexplanon in August 2015. It is the first birth control I have ever had. After having it for a week, I experienced spotting for about a month. I have absolutely no sex drive, which sucks. I have the worst mood swings. I am grumpy all the time. I've gained maybe 5-10 lbs. My breasts are extremely tender all the time and have gotten bigger, unfortunately (I prefer small boobs). I am considering getting it taken out. I'd recommend this only because it does prevent pregnancy, but the side effects are terrible."

• Lyn...
• April 25, 2015

For Birth Control "I just hit my two-year mark with Nexplanon this month. The first year was awesome! I loved it. I told everyone it was the greatest idea. Now, two years later... I have gained over 30 lbs, and I have not had any changes in my lifestyle. No matter how hard I work out or how strict my diet is, I can't even lose a pound!! On top of that, I have zero libido... ZERO! No urge whatsoever to have sex, ever! It's so frustrating, seeing as how I am in a serious relationship and have been for several years. More recently (6-8 months), I get unbelievably depressed and have had suicidal thoughts around the time my period should start. When my period does come, it's never on time, and it's never-ending! 12 days sometimes!!! I am so sick of this and removing it!"

• Haa...
• June 9, 2016

For Birth Control "I got this birth control a year and a half ago. For the first year, it was great, no period or anything. I did have some weight gain, about 15 pounds, and it hurts in my arm and took away my sex drive. After a year, I started having my period monthly, and they would last two weeks or more. It made me extremely irritable and moody, and now I have to take the pill and have the bar in to regulate my period, which didn't help my moodiness whatsoever. I feel like I'm constantly hungry, and I'm active in the gym and feel like I haven't lost any weight over an 8-month period. I do not recommend this to anyone."

• Mim...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• August 29, 2018

For Birth Control "I had the Implanon inserted about 7 months ago. Since I had it inserted, I have been struggling with severe migraines, mood swings, acne, intermittent spotting that never really stops and can start at any time, lack of sex drive, and I have gained 12 lbs. I have not changed my eating habits, and I exercise frequently. After reading the reviews, I have now realized what is causing all these issues. I will have it removed and post another update once done. Thank you all for the reviews."

• Iha...
• April 29, 2015

For Birth Control "Just scheduled an appointment to have the Nexplanon removed from my arm. Not only has this medication completely destroyed my libido, but it has put a complete strain on my relationship due to my refusal for affection. I used to love affection, and I was such a loving person. Now, I can't even stand to be touched. I'm so emotional and hormonal, it's unreal. My mood changes so quickly. I go from crying to screaming to happy within ten minutes. Also, my period has not stopped, and it's so heavy I change my tampon at least every hour. I have spent more money on tampons in the past three months than I have in my entire life of buying them, seeing that I go through a box every two days. I spend about $75-$80 on tampons. I'd rather take my chances with condoms."

• Emi...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 13, 2016

For Birth Control "I have had the Implanon implant for the past 7 years. My experience has been very positive, I have had complete loss of period since getting the implant and no noticeable side effects apart from a lower sex drive, which I have only discovered since getting it removed. 2 months ago, I had my third implant removed after talking with my boyfriend and deciding that I no longer required birth control and would like to experience my natural body cycles again. I have had a few side effects since getting it removed, but nothing too bad (some breakouts, exhaustion, lack of motivation), only my period still hasn't returned yet. My doctor said it may take a few months, so hopefully it returns soon."

• Don...
• March 16, 2016

For Birth Control "Got the Nexplanon in March of 2015 after I had my son (my kids are 369 days apart, so I wanted something good), but this has been awful! I have worn a pad for the past year straight. It goes from gross discharge to heavy, heavy bleeding and blood clots. I have awful headaches, acne, weight gain, mood swings that are insane. I'm rarely happy, always in a bad mood-so angry. No sex drive-like don't touch or kiss me. My relationship is horrible, I feel so bad for my fiancé. But even worse for my kids, I flip over ridiculous stuff and yell when I shouldn't. For some reason, I thought to read the reviews, and all these bad experiences are exactly what's been happening. Don't do it. I can't wait to get this thing cut out!!!"

• Gue...
• May 27, 2010

For Birth Control "I had my Implanon inserted in October 2009 and had it removed today. At first, I was very happy, felt great, it healed super fast and easy. The skin around it did itch a whole lot. No rash, just incredibly itchy skin! The itching started about 2 weeks after the procedure when the original bruise went away and lasted for another 2 weeks. I was thinking I was allergic to it and almost had it removed, but the itching stopped just as suddenly as it started. I still had my periods, but they were irregular and not very heavy. I did gain 8 lb, not a big deal. Now, the reason I had it removed is I became SUPER emotional, always unhappy for no reason, often tired, had headaches, lost sex drive, and it just kept getting worse."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 3, 2015

For Birth Control "Since getting the implant in, I had a few longer periods, and now I haven't gotten it for a couple of months. That has been the only advantage so far for me. I was always skinny, then gained 30 pounds from this. Being in my 20s, I was horrified. I have to get all new clothes because of mine not fitting, and I was so embarrassed to even go out. I've also never had acne before, and now I've been having major breakouts constantly. I also have no sex drive anymore, I have no energy, and I have been very depressed, which has never happened to me before. I am now getting this removed after 5 months of having it. Overall, I would not recommend this option. But of course, this doesn't happen to everyone."

• Ano...
• November 27, 2015

For Birth Control "I've had Nexplanon for almost 2 years now. I got it a few months after giving birth. It has worked so far in preventing pregnancy. Here is a list of my side effects. 1. Weight gain: I had lost all my baby weight. I have gained 20 pounds. Not all at once, but gradually. My diet was not the cause of the weight gain, I have not changed my diet. So I'm adding weight gain as a side effect. 2. Depressed mood: mood swings. I get depressed and in a funk a lot easier. 3. Lack of energy: I have found myself chugging down more coffee to keep afloat. I'm always tired. 4. Low libido: I naturally have high testosterone and was always interested in sex, but with Nexplanon, I'm not very interested in sex. Like now, I can care less about being intimate."

• Kai...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• July 7, 2015

For Birth Control "So I've been on the Nexplanon for 3 years and 6 months. Had it for the first 3 years, and I noticed that I had gained quite a bit of weight, roughly 50 pounds. My doctor recommended that I get it again because it was so effective, so I agreed. I'm about 6 months in, and I've already gained 12 more pounds, mood swings, low libido, and severe depression. Oh, and I also have an ovarian cyst, which I think was caused by the increase in hormones. This birth control is terrible, I do not recommend it."

• lil...
• June 21, 2014

For Birth Control "I've had the Implanon for 4 months already, the first two months I got my menstrual cycle, now I don't. My breasts got swollen, and my face is breaking out, I have some acne. Losing weight is a good part, but sex is getting very uncomfortable and painful. But I still recommend it."

• lil...
• June 21, 2014

For Birth Control "I've had the Implanon for 4 months already, the first two months I got my menstrual cycle, now I don't. My breasts got swollen, and my face is breaking out, I have some acne. Losing weight is a good part, but sex is getting very uncomfortable and painful. But I still recommend it."

• Hea...
• June 29, 2015

For Birth Control "Yes, it is great at preventing pregnancy because you lose your entire sex drive. I've had mine in for a year now, and I've seriously only had sex with my husband twice, and I basically made myself because I felt so bad for my husband. Bleeding was non-stop, which I was told would be... got on the pill to control bleeding because I passed out at work and was alone... not sure how long I was out for before a guard found me. Mood swings are insane, crazy. Either I'm a zombie or I'm completely pissed at everything. I would NOT recommend Nexplanon to anyone. I get that every woman's body is different and reacts differently to different medicines, but don't take the chance with Nexplanon. I am getting mine removed ASAP."

• mil...
• December 29, 2015

For Birth Control "I can honestly say I hated this birth control. I haven't stopped bleeding since I got it a year ago. I can't hold anything with my left arm, otherwise, my arm just falls. It's made me gain 40 kgs, and I can't seem to lose it no matter what I try. My sex drive is gone, I'm always sick, and get the worse mood swings. Not something I'll be getting again anytime soon."

• Sad...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 23, 2017

For Birth Control "I hate this thing with a fiery passion. That might be one of the mood swings talking, but that effectively proves my point. My doctor was super gung-ho about this implant, so I joined in her excitement. I have been bleeding ever since I got the damn thing placed. My back pain is unreal, I have never gained weight this fast, and the depression that this thing has caused is affecting my marriage. Sure, I am not pregnant, but almost every other thing in my life is affected. Also, I have no sex drive. So yeah, this thing has got to go!!"

• Lis...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 15, 2019

For Birth Control "After reading these comments, I’m a bit afraid. I am scheduled to get the Nexplanon removed Thursday, however, I spotted the first month and it went away, but I now have vaginitis. Sexual intercourse is painful, and I’m always dry in that area, as well as when I do have sex with my husband, I bleed, which is crazy to me. I just wanted to let women know whoever is thinking about getting this birth control don’t because this is the worst thing ever. I was on Depo for five years and never had problems like this, so I’m a bit afraid because the way it feels down below is just not normal for me, so I pray once they remove it that my body goes back to normal."

• Ste...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 30, 2016

For Birth Control "I had Nexplanon implanted 12/14/15, it's now 3/30/16, so 3.5 months. My app to get it out is in 2 days. I hate it. At first, I bled nonstop for 7 weeks-literally half the time I've had it. Then, when the bleeding finally went away (after a separate prescription of hormones), I started gaining weight. I've gained 10-15 lbs (I stopped weighing myself, it was too depressing). I haven't changed my eating habits and even started working out regularly, which I've never had to do, and still my weight climbed. In addition, my skin has been horrible. I haven't had acne since high school, but now I break out all over my face, chest, and back. My mood is awful and I have zero sex drive-it's BC because it makes you never want to have sex. Terrible experience!"

• Sup...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 19, 2016

For Birth Control "OMG! I have had such a horrible experience with this stick. I had it inserted in September 2015. I was okay for two weeks, and then had a period of bleeding for four months. That stopped in January, after that, I started to feel dizzy, had brain fog, and the headaches are horrible. Sex drive non-existent. My anxiety and depression levels are so high. I have no energy and feel so tired all the time. I cry all the time. I have turned psychotic with this thing. I feel irritated and do not want to go anywhere or see anyone, and my memory has been terrible, and I am only 39. I never knew that a birth control method could do this. I am getting this out tomorrow, and hopefully will start to feel better. Do not recommend this form of bc. Good luck, girls!!!"

• hai...
• January 19, 2015

For Birth Control "I have been on the Implanon for the three allowed years now. My periods are completely random and have zero sex drive. No weight gain besides my own body's growth has come from the pill. Overall, it is a decent and easy form of birth control and very effective. I will be having it removed today but not replaced, plan on switching to a different form."