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

• 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!"

• Jan...
• July 3, 2015

For Birth Control "I was excited about the prospect of having a birth control that I didn't have to worry about for 3 years. However, that excitement has turned into bitterness. 2 months in, and I already want out. I can't wait the 3 months like the other women on here. I bleed all the time. My moodiness and sadness make me so tired and irritable, it's affecting my relationship with my boyfriend. He sees an emotional increase and misses my fierce independence he fell for. Low sex drive, and that leads to more moodiness. The weight gain, along with the emotions, makes me feel even worse and then leads to more sadness. I made an appointment to have this removed."

• 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!"

• 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!"

• ano...
• August 24, 2010

For Birth Control "I had it since March 2009. I was breastfeeding, and it was great. Until I stopped breastfeeding in June 2010. Since then, I have been on my period. Super bad bleeding with the worst cramps ever or spotting still with cramps. NO SEX drive at all. I'm mad all the time at someone for doing anything. Always feeling sad. Feeling that I'm sick all the time, and my tummy hurts. I'm always sleepy. I HAD great skin, now not so much. I'm getting it out as soon as possible. No more for me."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!!!"

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• Nek...
• September 27, 2017

For Birth Control "I have used this method of birth control because I tried the pill and it made me nauseous, and the IUD was too much pain to insert. I used this for 2 years, 5 months before removal. I just came to the point where I was tired of the side effects. Not knowing when my period would come or it coming for 30 days at a time was the least of the problems I faced. The real side effects that caused me to grow tired of this method were the fact that I had an extremely low sex drive. Mind you, I'm married and only 28 years old. So having sex is a big deal for my husband as he is also 28. I felt tired every day, no energy to do anything. Besides all of that, I developed a really bad attitude towards everything. I would just get really angry over little things."

• Jes...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 31, 2013

For Birth Control "It was okay. I didn't get pregnant, though my sex drive was extremely low. I had breakthrough bleeding almost the whole time, which didn't help the sex drive. When I got off it, my husband said I seemed more happy and acted more my age (mid 20s). Apparently, it affected my mood greatly, and I hadn't noticed."

• 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!!"

• 1Ki...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• January 23, 2016

For Birth Control "I have never had a worse experience on a birth control before, but don't get me wrong, for some people this works! But for me, my moods were totally insane, completely up and down, and I could not control my emotions. I felt constantly depressed, and my sex drive basically disappeared. On top of that, I gained 15 pounds and could not lose it. I was the heaviest I've ever been on this birth control. I really can't stress enough how much it affected me mentally, though, it was intense, and everyone around me had to go through my terrible mood swings and anger too. I personally could not recommend this to anyone because of the side effects I endured. I got the implant out 7 months later and lost the weight I had gained and started feeling better."