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AIBU - Nexplanon

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fedupofhormones · 30/08/2019 16:54

NC for this, would appreciate some advice here.

I have been on the Nexplanon implant for 2 years, and while at first I thought it was great, I have started to put 2 and 2 together and work out that my moodiness, temper that comes out of nowhere, 10kg weight gain in the space of 1 year, and frequent tears over absolutely nothing- must be down to the Nexplanon. And I'm fed up.

Part of me wants to rip it out of my arm this second- however, I can't take the combined contraceptive pill/ anything with oestrogen, I don't want to continue putting shit loads of progesterone hormone into my body, so condoms feel like the only option. I just feel as though they don't have a high enough efficacy rate for me to feel comfortable with them, as I absolutely cannot get pregnant at the moment.

AIBU to get the Nexplanon taken out, knowing that condoms have a much higher risk of pregnancy?

Has anyone had the nexplanon removed and later regretted it?

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LordEmsworth · 30/08/2019 17:06

I had the Nexplanon out and Mirena coil in same day; the Mirena has lower quantities of the hormones because it is closer, unlike an implant in your arm (apparently). The copper coil has no hormones. Would a coil be an option for you?

I am much happier with the Mirena...

Itwontrainallthetime · 30/08/2019 17:20

I don't get on with any of the oral contraception due to side effects weight gain bad moods etc, however I've had the implant since having my daughter and it has been the best thing for me.
I am on anti depressants so that stablises my mood so without these I don't know if I would be a racing looney on the implant as the pill sent me nuts but wasn't on anti depressants then so don't know if they would of helped had I been on the pill.
The best thing about nexplanon is that I don't have any periods they have complely stopped , when I first had it put in I bled for a few months but once it had settled I don't have bleeds anymore. I haven't gained as much weight as I did on the pill and I don't have to worry about taking it on time or going on anti biotics or getting sick as they all reduce the effectivess.
Don't get me wrong condoms are ok and we have used them for years before having kids but I just don't trust them, and it played on my anxiety alot after using them as you don't know if they have failed or not and it's too late once you miss your period, and your pregnant , I couldnt myself have a termination but health wise it's the better choice for me as getting pregnant again would be too much for my health to cope with I think.
I don't like the idea of the coil in my body but thats just me. But if you are really considering it and dont mind having one then you should go ahead and do it, you can always have it removed.

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fedupofhormones · 30/08/2019 17:48

Thats my concern about condoms too, Rain.. I would really not want to have a termination myself, and think I'd rather struggle feeling like this than do that.

I feel put off by the coil and wouldn't want to try it- I use the menstrual cup, and the coil can be 'sucked out' by them!

I can't wait until we have completed our family and DH can have the snip, but that will be a good 10 years yet

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JazzyGG · 30/08/2019 17:53

I had Nexplanon taken out after 4 months as it made me feel horrendous. I went on the mini pill which is been fine for me.

Governoress86 · 30/08/2019 18:26

I had the nexplanon in for 3 years and it was the most horrendous three years of my life. I bled constantly on it, gained so much weight which I am still trying to shift, I was moody, anxious and panicky as well as depressed. I didn't know who I was on that evil thing. I had it removed in August 2018 and straight away I felt the difference in me.
I would not recommend it to anyone

stayingaliveisawayoflife · 30/08/2019 18:49

I was on the depo injection for 13 years. I was then advised to have the implant as it was the same hormone. Years 1 and 2 were ok although I had to get used to monthly periods again.

Then year 3 happened! I put on over a stone, I was very depressed and I bled for over 20 days every month. I know I had been lucky to have no periods on the injection but I really didn't feel I should have to make up all the ones I had missed!

I had the implant removed privately and straight back on the injection. Bleeding stopped straight away and I have lost the weight and my emotions are much better. I do feel that everyone is different but when you find what works for you you should be left alone to use it.

Purplerain16 · 30/08/2019 19:02

I had nexplanon for 6 years and it was awful!!
It took me that long to realise what it was that was causing my problems. I was literally a different person.

Now, I have the copper coil and I love it!

Purplerain16 · 30/08/2019 19:04

Also, the coil can't be 'sucked out' by a menstrual cup. I use one with mine & it's amazing. The nurse who put my coil in said once it's settled (3 weeks or so) then it's fine

FairfaxAikman · 30/08/2019 19:20

I'd been on depo but got the implant after DS was born as getting doctors appointments was really hard, especially due to my commute.
I had to beg to get it out after 6 months.

In the interim my doctors had started offering a self-administered version of depo (Sayana) so I got that instead.

GreatOne · 30/08/2019 21:44

First one i had, was a dream.
Replacement after my next kids, I feel like it wasn't good for me. It's past its a fair bit expiry date and I'm convinced I could feel the difference as the hormones in it ran out. Better mood for sure!! Just night vs day! Whatever dregs are left in it, i think have meant my cycle hasn't fully resumed and I'm glad about that (tho that could be weight/pcos related). I should really get ot removed but cba as I've no need to any protection atm, since marriage broke down :/

Perhaps ask about a replacement. The nurse who did mine said it's weird how you can be completely fine with it. Go for a straight swap replacement when it expires and the next one just doesnt agree with you! Maybe there's batch variations?

BobbinThreadbare123 · 30/08/2019 21:50

I had Nexplanon in for 5 years; first one was alright although my skin really went downhill and my periods were very long but light. Second one utterly ruined my skin, fattened me up and gave me 3 week long periods with only a 2 week gap. It had to go.
I am slowly losing the weight and my skin is nearly normal. My periods are back to normal and I feel myself again. Sod hormonal contraception. Sticking with condoms!

PrincessHoneysuckle · 30/08/2019 22:05

I used to be a gp receptionist and the amount of women that used to ring for an appointment to "get this thing out of me" was unbelievable.I don't know anyone that has liked it tbh.

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fedupofhormones · 30/08/2019 22:42

Honeysuckle- I’m not surprised, I don’t know anyone who likes it either. What did the women who called to get it taken out switch to?

I’d go for the mini-pill, but I don’t think the side effects would be any different, as it’s the same hormone as the implant

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sazzle27 · 30/08/2019 23:11

Im coming up to the end of my third year with it and am counting down the days until it is out.

The only benefit is it has done its job perfectly so far...

My moods are awful, my anxiety is through the roof and periods.. well. Any variation from every two weeks, to lasting two weeks, to disappearing, to constant. A mix of light and heavy.

Luckily DP is understanding - once we TTC and (hopefully) fall pregnant/it all goes ok... he has said he will have the snip, so no more implant after this one!

Never again.

I have never felt like i needed anti depressants until the past 2-3 years. And I've been through some shit

missanony · 30/08/2019 23:14

It was awful for me, really bad for my mood. I’m just using condoms but get monthly paranoia.

relax2 · 30/08/2019 23:23

I have nexplanon, almost had it 3 years and it's my 3rd one so it's due out soon- I think it's running out as I havnt had period for 2 years and they started again this year . I am convinced it has led to my incredibly low sex drive and horrendous anxiety . I want it out but nothing else agrees with me either so I'm out of options because another baby is off the cards!! DP is awaiting the snip but already been waiting 8 months and heard nothing!

whattodowith · 30/08/2019 23:31

Eurgh I hated nexplanon, it was the worst contraceptive I have ever had. I think I lasted four months before I went to the clinic sobbing and begging for it to be removed. I bled from the first day it was inserted until the day after it was removed so I didn’t really have sex during that time anyway. I had zero libido, was utterly miserable and actually went dry down below. It was a horrible time, I was so relieved when it was removed.

The copper coil is great.

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fedupofhormones · 31/08/2019 20:18

Thanks all, it’s such a relief to realise that it’s this awful thing in my arm making me feel this way, and that I’m not just going crazy! After at chat with DH, he has basically admitted that he has noticed the (drastic) change in my mood swings.

I will be marching into the GP first thing on Monday to get the bloody thing out. And to any women searching in the future because they feel crazy- it’s not you, it’s the implant!!!

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Inferiorbeing · 31/08/2019 22:21

I had the implant, first one was fine, second one was awful I turned into the worst person ever, got angry, got fat and had loads of awful periods. Got it taken out, used condoms instead and immediately fell pregnant.. didn't continue with the pregnancy due to a number of reasons and had an implant put back in. This implant is a dream, stopped my periods and I've lost weight! I think the break completely reset my body

Allyj82 · 19/11/2019 10:29

Oh my lord I can't take this I had the injection for many years no monthly cycles at all heaven then Dr nagged me to get nexplanon (rod) I finally gave in 2 years no monthly cycle still but now I due to have it changed well in 4 months time but now every 2 weeks a monthly cycle happens its hell why now I'm 38 so I'm thinking am I pre menopause or what I feel like I'm talking to a wall with the Dr.

leanne1901 · 18/06/2020 08:18

I'm wondering if anyone has experience of the rod being in passed the time it should? Mine has been in 4 years passed the time it should've been removed. I went to get it removed at the time they couldn't locate it and told me id need to go to the hospital to have it removed and I basically never got round to doing it. Before having it in I had very heavy periods for years but they stopped completely after the 1st year of having it in.
Over the 8 years it's been in my weight has increased significantly and my mood has been very low but I didn't put 2 and 2 together. I blamed the weight gain on the anti depressants that I was put on for my very low mood but reading up now it seems nexplanon rod may have been the reason for both which is very maddening!!. I still have the rod in and my periods have never came back. Assuming the hormone would've ran out and my periods would've came back I asked the GP about it. I'm 37 my mum went into early menopause aged 38 and my maternal gran aged 40 so with all the symptoms I've developed in past while I thought i may be the same but the Gp contacted Gynachology who said the implant could still have hormones in it. I found it hard to believe that 4 years passed it's end date it would still be releasing hormones but then I'm not an expert. Has anyone else had similar experience or know anything about it lasting longer than supposed to. I appreciate any advice. L X

Cam2020 · 18/06/2020 09:16

I bloody hate Nexplanon for Al l those reasons you have listed. Also the 'spotting' is more like having one and a half periods per month. Detest it.

zippityzip · 18/06/2020 09:17

Good luck getting it removed now. There have been many many threads on conception board of women having the autonomy over their own body removed.

But YANBU - good luck.

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