Hi all, I have read many threads recently about the contraceptive implant - nexplanon - however, I was wondering if anyone has had a similar experience to me.
I had 4 implants from the age of around 16 to 27 when I had it removed to TTC. I never tried any other contraception before this as the implant sounded really good and it absolutely was. Throughout the whole time I never had any periods other than some slight bleeding in between having a replacement fitted. I had my first child in 2022 and myself and my partner decided to use condoms in the meantime as we knew we would want another within a few years. Our second was born at the beginning of April this year and I had an implant fitted at the end of July. Since a couple of weeks after I have been experiencing some strange things which have never happened before. I’ve been fortunate enough to not really suffer with headaches but since a few weeks after having the implant I’ve had more than ever along with random stabbing pains in my head. As well as this I seem to notice every single slight pain and tingle in my body. My anxiety has been through the roof and my mood all over the place, I can’t seem to regulate or control my emotions. But worst of all I just don’t feel like myself at all, I feel this overwhelming sense of sadness when I have absolutely nothing to be sad about. I have a wonderful, supportive partner and two amazing, perfect children who light up my life. It’s almost like I’m a completely different person and I don’t like it. I am interested to know if any of you have had a different reaction to contraception and hormones after having children? I am convinced the implant has done all this to me so much so that I have made the decision to have it removed but my appointment isn’t until the end of the month. Please share your experiences to make me feel less crazy!