Comparing Kyleena vs Nexplanon

For Birth Control I am 24 and I decided to get the Kyleena inserted in September 2018 right after having an abortion under general anesthesia. After reading many reviews, I was terrified of the side effects but decided to try it out, especially since I wouldn't have to go through the pain of insertion. I experienced light spotting and cramping for two weeks and then resumed my regular monthly period shortly after with minimal cramping during the time of the month. No other side effects in terms of weight gain, mood changes, skin changes (surprisingly, as this is my first form of birth control). So far I am happy with my Kyleena and glad to have a peace of mind. Just remember everyone's experience will be different and you just have to find what works for you. Good luck if you decide to try the kyleena!

For Birth Control I have had Kyleena for about a month and it’s been kind of annoying. I switched to the IUD after being on the pill for two years and experiencing bad cramps and irregular periods. The IUD insertion was very painful but it was also really fast. Since I got it I have had discharge ALL OF THE TIME! It’s expected though because my body is getting used to it. I also am having bad cramps. But I feel that all of this is worth the effectiveness.

For Birth Control One year experience. DEPRESSION - I've never had it in my life and didn't expect it. Severe depression and suicidal thoughts. Every day was a struggle and I assumed there were other reasons or situations that was causing the depression. My anger would explode in ways I didn't think was possible. I already have a decent level of natural anger so this increased it to the point where I felt I could have been physically dangerous to someone. I had thoughts of extreme anger and intrusive thoughts. Very disturbing. The morning after I had it removed it felt like an anvil was lifted off my chest and a cloud was removed from my head. It's only been a few days now but I can tell that my hormones are levelling out. My anger has lowered back down to pre-nexplanon levels and the consistent depression has left me. I would take my mental health over a 3 year BC plan, any day. On the positive side - no pregnancies, no weight gain and light spotting every so often.

For Birth Control I got my Nexplanon removed today after having it for 3 years. So glad to have it out! My periods were constant. I would literally bleed for 2 months and then be off for like a week. My husband doesn’t swim in the bloody river so it definitely affected our love life. The only good thing I have to say about it is I never really had cramps. I guess because I was literally always bleeding. I got the Skyla IUD put it today. Hopefully it won’t be as bad.