Comparing Kyleena vs Nexplanon

For Birth Control Hi guys! I posted awhile back talking about my experience. My insertion was not painful. It’s been about a month and a half and I’m experiencing such painful cramps. I’ve always suffered bad ones but these are horrible...has anyone else experienced this? I’m still spotting everyday... give me some insight

For Birth Control So I got the Kyleena inserted in June 2017, and have had it for about a year. I was never good at taking a pill everyday and I am terrified of needles, so this seemed like the best choice. I spot once a month but never have a “real” period. I cramp if I’m in a squished sitting position for a long time like white water rafting or long car rides. The only downside is the severe mood swings, lack of sex drive, and the excessive weight gain. I’ve gained 25 lbs!!! I work out 4-5 times a week, which I started in April 2018, and have focused on what I am eating a little better with no luck in losing anything! Trying to decide if I should get it removed or keep it in.

For Birth Control I have had Nexplanon for 1 year now, after having my daughter. I wanted something super easy and worry free. For me personally, that is my ONLY positive feedback I can give. A few months after I got it I had irregular periods as expected, then I noticed acne, then hair loss, then pretty rapid weight gain, depression, water retention, little to no sex drive, and HORRIBLE mood swings. I’ve finally reached the point where I’m going to schedule to have it removed. I really don’t want to switch to another birth control, but I weigh more now that when I was pregnant. I never had any of these issues until I started Nexplanon and I’m truly disappointed I have had these side effects. I’m really surprised my husband hasn’t divorced me over how bad my moods have been for the last 6 months. I warn everyone every time they talk about getting it because a majority of people that I know have had these issues as well.

For Birth Control I am going on 3 years having nexplanon in my arm now. Some positive side effects for me were getting rid of my period eventually. But the negatives I would say that I have lost a significant amount of weight, not good!! I have pain in my chest, can sleep at night, I've become depressed as well with all this weight loss. I also have lost an appetite over the years. Overall I don't recommend taking this birth control personally. I'm trying to see when I can take it out.