Nexplanon and Depression: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Per...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 7, 2020

For Birth Control "Do not put your bodies through this, ladies. It might sound good, but it made me bleed nonstop for 4 months long. It’s horrible. I gained 20 lbs. It increased my appetite. I just feel hungry all the time and never satisfied. I have had it for 10 months. Can’t wait to have it removed and have my natural cycles back. The side effects are not worth it. I also felt depressed all the time on Nexplanon, and it gives me random hot flushes and headaches. I’ve noticed I break out in acne since having it."

• BBa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 30, 2019

For Birth Control "I am 21 years old and have had Nexplanon for about 6 months now, and I HATE IT. I need to get it out of me ASAP! I've been bleeding for 5 months straight, and on top of that, I've turned into one crazy woman. I've become so, so, so depressed, I cry almost every day. It's crazy how that little thing in your arm can change you entirely. I feel like I've lost myself. Do not get this birth control!!"

• Jad...
• April 6, 2021

For Birth Control "I’m a teen, and after I had my baby, doctors pressured me to get on Nexplanon and told me it would stop my periods, so I got the implant on January 7th, 2021. In the beginning, everything was fine. About a week after getting the implant, I started my period, and the longest it has stopped for has been 5 days. It’s now April 6, 2021. I’ve been suffering with depression, BPD, and anxiety, but ever since getting on this implant, it has skyrocketed. I’m always depressed, I get anxious all the time. I’ve been having the worst thoughts, hate my body image, and my overall mental health is the worst it’s ever been. I would never recommend this to anybody. I feel like I’m living in a nightmare. Constant mood swings, always mad, horrible acne, suicidal thoughts. I'd rather be pregnant again than to use this. Doctors should really express to people with a history of bad mental health that it will make a horrible impact on your mental health. I’m getting this removed within the next week."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 29, 2020

For Birth Control "This is my 3rd insertion of the Nexplanon and will be removing it indefinitely as soon as possible. I noticed on the 2nd insertion that my moods were out of whack, I gained a lot of weight, and towards the end of the cycle, I felt myself again. After a month of my 3rd implant, I again feel noticeable moments of sadness and anger for no reason!!!! My husband confirms that it’s an off/on switch with my moods, and he doesn’t understand why. This is not worth it... I will gladly pop out another kid if it means not dealing with this terrible birth control method."

• Vin...
• January 15, 2021

For Birth Control "I just had this implant removed after having it in for only 3 days! The first day was not bad since I had it implanted around 6 pm. The rest of the days I had the worst anxiety. I cried for 2 days straight and even started thinking I would be better off dead than take another second in so much anxiety and depression. Please, if you already suffer from anxiety, don’t get it!! It seems to affect some women’s mental health more than others. I didn’t want to take the risk and had it removed ASAP."

• Jan...
• August 21, 2020

For Birth Control "DON'T GET NEXPLANON. It has brought me nothing but misery. I’ve experienced tremendous weight gain, acne, depression and anxiety, back and breast pain, headaches, brain fog, and fatigue. It’s been extremely hard trying to find a Planned Parenthood to remove the implant during the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve been placed on a 2-week to 1-month waiting list and haven’t been contacted for almost 4 weeks now. I’ve also talked with a friend who has it too, and she’s been having the same side effects. My friend also found in her research that Nexplanon hasn’t been tested on plus-size women. And I’ve also noticed when speaking with other users of this drug that each person’s implant expiration is a couple of years off. Mine is supposed to last for 4 years, my friend's for 7, and I’ve heard 5 or 6 for others, and we all have the exact same implant. Not enough research, super crappy side effects, and too much negligence from providers. Just take the pill."

• Hor...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 18, 2020

For Birth Control "I have had this for about 2 and a half years now. It has really taken a toll on my life. I’m either feeling sad or mad. I have no sex drive. The weight gain is ridiculous, I gained 20 pounds since being on this birth control. Losing weight is so hard, I can work out and fast, and I only lose a pound. I didn’t have a period for the longest time, and now I randomly have my period or spotting. I can’t even track it properly because it’s a mess. Don’t get me wrong, if you can handle all of this, then this is a product for you. The birth control part of it is great."

• Mad...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 6, 2020

For Birth Control "My daughter had the Nexplanon implanted about a year and a half ago, although I told her I thought it was a bad idea. It has not been studied in women under the age of 18. After about the first 2 months, I saw the light in my daughter's eyes go out. She had horrible cramps, breakthrough bleeding lasting weeks, and severe mood swings and depression. On Friday, January 31st, at 8 pm, my daughter was taken to the local ER for suicidal thoughts. After 36 hours of awfulness, she was admitted to a psychiatric care facility and put under suicide watch. The doctor that gave her this implant did NOT educate her on the side effects it can cause, especially the mental side effects. She will be discharged in a few days and has an appointment to have it removed immediately. Do NOT get this form of birth control! Especially if you have ever been diagnosed with any type of ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, etc. I’m grateful she saw that something was not right and sought help before I lost her."

• Ale...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 12, 2021

For Birth Control "I got on Nexplanon 5 months after getting in a relationship. I have been on it for about a year now. Thinking back, I remember myself being really happy before it. As soon as I got on this birth control, I felt like everything went downhill. I am really depressed. I cry randomly, I get sad at least every day. I have a lot of good things going on for myself. I just got hired for a job I've been wanting for a while. I was really happy about it for about an hour, then the rest of the day my mood changed. I was crying and didn't know why. I have been thinking the worst. Also, I now feel like I don't even want to be with my boyfriend even though he treats me good. I just don't want to be close to anyone. I have pushed everyone away. I've isolated myself. I get bad mood swings. I am mostly irritated and sad every day. It has been horrible for me. It might work for some, but for me, it hasn't, so I'm going to schedule an appointment to get it removed."

• Ale...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 12, 2021

For Birth Control "I got on Nexplanon 5 months after getting in a relationship. I have been on it for about a year now. Thinking back, I remember myself being really happy before it. As soon as I got on this birth control, I felt like everything went downhill. I am really depressed. I cry randomly, I get sad at least every day. I have a lot of good things going on for myself. I just got hired for a job I've been wanting for a while. I was really happy about it for about an hour, then the rest of the day my mood changed. I was crying and didn't know why. I have been thinking the worst. Also, I now feel like I don't even want to be with my boyfriend even though he treats me good. I just don't want to be close to anyone. I have pushed everyone away. I've isolated myself. I get bad mood swings. I am mostly irritated and sad every day. It has been horrible for me. It might work for some, but for me, it hasn't, so I'm going to schedule an appointment to get it removed."

• Bou...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 27, 2019

For Birth Control "LISTEN!!! & Listen CAREFULLY!! RUN! Run FAR AWAY! YES! This birth control works differently on everyone. But don’t put your life in jeopardy by chancing it!! This birth control has made my life purely awful! I got it implanted in 2016! It was fine until the 6 months! Regular monthly 4-5 day periods, minimal acne, no weight gain, NOTHING!! Then all of a sudden, I changed into a different person. NEVER in my life even knew how anxiety felt, never recalled having depression. CRAZY ABSURD THOUGHTS! Literally feel like a psychopath! Let's not mention I’ve gained 50 pounds! I feel disgusting! I have mini panic attacks! I’m pure evil to my boyfriend. I don’t even want to leave the house. I have anxiety about EVERY LITTLE THING! Nexplanon was the worst decision of my life! I’m completely done with birth control. I have it removed next month on the 11th, and Lord, I wish that day would hurry up and come!"

• Nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2019

For Birth Control "*DO NOT TRY THIS PRODUCT*!! This is my first time trying Nexplanon. It's been TWO weeks, and I am actually having it removed TODAY!! All the reviews I've read are accurate, and the side effects are immediate. I have anxiety, anger, depression, an empty feeling, want to be secluded, and that's just mental. Physically dizzy, nauseous, diarrhea, itching face, the area of insertion itches something wicked, like I'm rejecting it... sweating, chills, insomnia. Please don't take the chance without doing your homework first, and 99.99% of everyone asked that has used this thing hated it and/or bled for MANY months at a time :("

• Nat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2019

For Birth Control "*DO NOT TRY THIS PRODUCT*!! This is my first time trying Nexplanon. It's been TWO weeks, and I am actually having it removed TODAY!! All the reviews I've read are accurate, and the side effects are immediate. I have anxiety, anger, depression, an empty feeling, want to be secluded, and that's just mental. Physically dizzy, nauseous, diarrhea, itching face, the area of insertion itches something wicked, like I'm rejecting it... sweating, chills, insomnia. Please don't take the chance without doing your homework first, and 99.99% of everyone asked that has used this thing hated it and/or bled for MANY months at a time :("

• Cie...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 30, 2014

For Birth Control "I've had my Nexplanon for over a year now, it's very effective against not getting pregnant, and that's the best part only. I have 2 periods a month, one light, one heavy. I randomly bleed, as well as cramp horribly before I start. I've had headaches, nausea, hives, nasal sinus issues, depression, mood swings, weight gain, loss of appetite, peeling skin on my face, dandruff, a rash on my arm, constantly itching, loss of sex drive, tiredness, and the list continues."

• Ssa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• January 15, 2020

For Birth Control "Had Nexplanon put in February 2018, by March, was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety, which was put down to bereavement. By April 2018, I was in the darkest place in my mind. I had postnatal depression 14 years previously, but nothing on this scale. I was treated with citalopram for my depression till they stopped working for me in September 2019. I was then prescribed mirtazapine for my depression. It wasn't till December 19, 2019, that my GP said about the low moods caused by the Nexplanon and said about removing it, booked in for removal of the implant the following day. Had implant removed December 20, 2019, and after a few days felt like the black mist that had been present for nearly 2 years had gone. I actually felt happy and normal. The following weeks, I weaned off my antidepressants and I'm really happy and positive. I'm 100% positive that Nexplanon caused my depression and super bad thoughts."

• lis...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 11, 2023

For Birth Control "Wow! If only I had known about this site beforehand! I have Nexplanon in my arm, which is overdue to be taken out. I've had it for the full 3 years. It's the first time I've tried it. I previously used oral contraceptives. I have 2 children, 8 and 16, and have just turned 37. I have suffered from mental health issues, such as depression and anxiety, most of my life, on and off. Within a few days of having this implant, I turned into a different person. I felt lower than I had ever felt in my life and felt angry and frustrated all the time. It was horrendous. My family noticed the change in me, and I just felt extremely empty inside, and my only emotion was anger. I will never take this implant again. It has even put me off trying ANY IMPLANT for that matter. Be extremely cautious. I'm surprised nobody informed me of all the negative side effects regarding mental health, even a possibility, considering I had mental health issues in the first place."

• Ang...
• March 3, 2020

For Birth Control "I had the Nexplanon inserted on March 15 after having my son. Pros: I didn't get pregnant, and the first one I had, I did not have a period for 2.5 years. Cons: Over the last five years, my depression and mood have gotten worse. I have dealt with depression before, but not to the point I didn't want to be alive anymore. Mood swings from extreme anger to crying my eyes out. At one point, I actually thought I was bipolar. I've had this implant twice - March 2015 and June 2017. The second go-around was awful. I did not have a period the first go-around, but the second it was terrible. Before I had my son, I was very regular - every 28 days, bled normally for 3 days, and it would taper off and be done by day 5. With the implant, I would have extreme mood swings a few days before, and then I would bleed heavily for 4-6 days, and finally on day 7 it would taper off. It never was regular. Some months it would come a week early or would be a week late and only last 3 days. I would NEVER recommend this product to anybody."

• Dod...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 20, 2020

For Birth Control "I've had a very bad experience with this implant. I reacted very badly to the hormone in it. Got it put in July 2019 and just got it removed in August 2020. I kept it in for around 13 months, it's been in long enough to settle down. Unfortunately, I started experiencing mental health issues. My depression and anxiety were very debilitating to the point that it caused my heart rate to go up to 132, which was scary. I began having constant dark thoughts and lost interest in doing the things I used to enjoy, like exercise and going out. I experienced almost a lot of side effects. My periods were abnormal, they would come when they wanted. Sometimes, it would be bleeding and spotting between periods, then nothing for a couple of months. It was not worth it for me. So happy to have it gone. I couldn't deal with the side effects any longer, it started to have a big impact on my social life."

• Dod...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• August 20, 2020

For Birth Control "I've had a very bad experience with this implant. I reacted very badly to the hormone in it. Got it put in July 2019 and just got it removed in August 2020. I kept it in for around 13 months, it's been in long enough to settle down. Unfortunately, I started experiencing mental health issues. My depression and anxiety were very debilitating to the point that it caused my heart rate to go up to 132, which was scary. I began having constant dark thoughts and lost interest in doing the things I used to enjoy, like exercise and going out. I experienced almost a lot of side effects. My periods were abnormal, they would come when they wanted. Sometimes, it would be bleeding and spotting between periods, then nothing for a couple of months. It was not worth it for me. So happy to have it gone. I couldn't deal with the side effects any longer, it started to have a big impact on my social life."

• Hol...
• February 14, 2020

For Birth Control "Please do not get Nexplanon. I just had it removed 2 days ago, feeling a bit better. Mood swings lessened. Had severe mood swings, depression, weight gain, and I ate very little carbs. Lack of energy, troubling constant thoughts, anxiety, high blood pressure. Please do not get."

• Ali...
• May 3, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve had the Nexplanon implant now for two years. I honestly am not happy with it whatsoever. Before the implant, I had already been diagnosed with severe depression and bipolar mania, it has worsened my mentality and moods. My periods last about 5 weeks, then I don’t have one until another 3 to 5 weeks. It is effective, yes, but I wouldn’t recommend this if you have any mental issues or if your mental health isn’t well."

• Ton...
• August 28, 2020

For Birth Control "I have gotten Nexplanon birth control in January of this year, and the whole time I have had it, I have been bleeding non-stop. I may see 2-3 days of blood-free after it comes right back and interferes with my sex life with my husband. I have passed out while out with my 8-month-old daughter due to it spiking my heart rate. I have black moments where if I’m alone, I will pass out. I already had depression from losing my 9-month-old twins last year, and it made it worse. I have committed a suicidal attempt 2 months ago while I have this drug in me. I am awaiting a date for removal. I don’t recommend this drug due to all the side effects that come along with it. I thought it would be great due to me being extremely fertile, however, my body is not accepting the drugs like most. It rarely accepts any form of birth control."

• Ano...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• October 2, 2020

For Birth Control "I’ve had the Nexplanon implant for about 10-11 months. At first, I felt fine, but after a week I started to feel emotional and a little sad. And as time went on, my mood got worse. I would get mad over little things and cry a lot! Sometimes for no reason. After like 5 months, I think my body adjusted or got used to it, and now I don’t feel like myself. I also had NO sex drive and would be painful during intercourse due to lack of lubrication. The plus side is I didn’t get any acne, and I didn’t lose or gain weight. I also never got my period. Will be removing soon. Not worth it :/"

• I...
• February 4, 2020

For Birth Control "I've been on Nexplanon for a year and a half. When I first got it, I was spotting for the first 3 months every day, but then I completely stopped having periods or any spotting after that. I didn't gain any weight, no acne, no changes in my appetite, but it made my sex drive really low, and it has caused problems in my relationship because my boyfriend thinks I'm not sexually attracted to him, but it's not that, I just don't have the same sex drive, and it's so frustrating. I also had bad mood swings, and I just feel like everything annoys me. I have never gotten angry like I do now. I notice I start to throw things or hit the walls or slam doors, which is really not like me. I also feel depressed sometimes, like I just want to do nothing. It makes me feel so tired, like it's draining my energy, and I would feel fatigue throughout the day, which makes it harder to do daily routines or even be in a good mood. I literally can't wait to take this thing off, it's not worth my health."

• GQa...
• January 11, 2020

For Birth Control "Well, I got a nice story to tell that goes like this: I almost died because of this thing in my arm. I had it on for a year and a half, and since the first month, my period disappeared, which made me turn into a monster. I became a completely different person: mood swings like crazy, extreme headaches, always tired and depressed. Long story short, over the summer of 2019, one day this vomiting started. I thought it was a stomach virus until 15 days went by and all I could eat. I was on IV at the hospital for weeks, under observation and under medication to ease the vomiting. They came to the conclusion that I had an anxiety disorder to an extreme, got to a psychiatrist for her to tell me that all of this was happening because of that little inoffensive tube I had in my arm. She ordered to get it out of my body immediately, and I promise you I’m not making this up. After 48 hours, I was a different person. The vomiting stopped, and as the days went by, I started getting better and better. Never again."