Comparing Nexplanon vs Yaz

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.

For Birth Control Yaz gave me immediate bloating, gas from the day I started taking it. In addition, I had severe headaches and fatigue. My breasts grew a cup size which was bad to me because they hurt all the time and my boobs aren't small to begin with. I wanted to sleep all the time and was ready to be in bed by 7pm every night. It made me lose my desire to exercise. On a positive note, it made me feel a lot less anxious than Loestrin 24 FE did. However, the cons outweighed the pros for me and I started Loestrin 24 FE after and like it much better.

For Birth Control I've been using Yaz for about 6weeks now and I immediately noticed my skin getting better and my skin getting no clearer. My period has improved so much, it was hell before and now it's shorter and painless. My sex drive improved as well( I didn't expect that). The big problem I have are my mood swings. I am a very happy and charismatic person but now I feel anxious all the time, I'm sensitive over things that wouldn't bother me at all before. I cry all the time. I'm often irritable and sometimes just want toscream at everyone. I hate the emotional effects it has on me but i think the positives outweigh the negatives.