Nexplanon implant and weight gain

I've had nexplanon since Feb 27 2014 so 5 months now. I was fine till about a month an a half ago I've put on 30+ pounds on. I haven't changed my eating habits, I have the worst cramps ever. I never had bad cramps like these till I got nexplanon. I get the worst mood swings ever I get depressed over the stupidest things. Such a bad decision over all I loved it till I started gaining all this weight. I'm going to get it removed next month I can't deal with it anymore. Who has gotten it taken out and has gained more weight or lost weight ? I'm afraid if I get it taken out I'll blow up more then I have now.

Lost all my weight before getting an implant put in.
When it got put in, I was so hungry that I decided to stop losing weight and go to maintenance , even lost the drive to look nice. but I logged anyway, still felt hungry eating all my maintenance calories. Made me crave sweets to no end (I'm usually a savoury type ) and I was just always always always hungry . Gained about 10lbs . Got the little bugger removed and now I'm losing again and I don't crave sugary crap. Also my mood now is MILES better.
Just my experience.

I feel really strongly about this little fker. It gave me depression, low self esteem, my family thought I'd had a mental breakdown + my bf left me. Now that it's gone, and I'm my old self, he even wants me back lelz.... NEVER AGAIN.

I too had Implanon and LOOVED. I gained a little weight, but really it was my fault. Since I had it put in, I have started having issues with my BP, so when it expired a year ago, I had it taken out and my doc said it was a bad idea to do anything hormonal. With all the other issues my mom had with IUDs we passed on those, and who wants to use condoms when you are married, I chose to get "fixed." Best thing I ever did. Surgery was easy, the recovery was almost nil. I was up moving around the day after, with few restrictions and very little pain (and I'm a wuss), and within the week, I was back to normal.

My suggestion to you ladies with Nexplanon, who hate it, go to your dr, tell them you hate it. Tell them why. Ask if they can swap it for Implanon. For those of you who are "done" having children, definitely look into having a tubal. It's worth it.

There are so many people replying on this post about how bad it is but they look like gorilla marketing attacks. Suspect usernames and single posts with no information on their profile (no data, friends, nothing). Just a post on this subject about gaining 30-50 pounds.

Sure hormones can manipulate cravings etc but in the end of the day - cals in and out +/i small variations in hormones (as long is nothing is wrong with you).

tl;dr - 13+ profiles looking suspect on this topic.

Eh, I dunno what benefit there would be to posting negative reviews while not trying to sell something else. I do know I've searched side effects before and found random websites, that might be what these people are doing? Just searching their experiences and finding this post. Who knows, but I don't see the point. Maybe I'm missing it though lol.

I mean I searched lack of periods on nexplanon myself and found threads on boards I wasn't a member.

I had the implant 16.5.2013
I have since suffered depression...... Could be lifestyle related rather then implant
I have gained the stone that I had just lost.
I now can't get rid of I. Even sticking to slimming world. Not drinking. Treat night once a week!
I can not shift weight. I do a minimum of 2 hours exercise a day. Allotment and gardening are my hobby. Walking or biking to and from.
I feel I need it out now.
Sex life is low because of me. The way I feel.
Any help anyone!
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Hi Im getting the implant this week. What are the chances of me getting these symptoms? common or are they rare enough? Anybody have any tips as how to deal with the cravings you commonly get with the implant? as i really do not want to gain any weight

I had the implant 16.5.2013
I have since suffered depression...... Could be lifestyle related rather then implant
I have gained the stone that I had just lost.
I now can't get rid of I. Even sticking to slimming world. Not drinking. Treat night once a week!
I can not shift weight. I do a minimum of 2 hours exercise a day. Allotment and gardening are my hobby. Walking or biking to and from.
I feel I need it out now.
Sex life is low because of me. The way I feel.
Any help anyone!
New comments?

all of these happened to me when I had it in! I suffered really bad depression, no sex drive, developed binge eating which I never even considered doing before because my appetite was insane, craved sugary crap, felt like a completely different person. All I can say is that even on the very same day I got it removed, it went all uphill from there. every day it's been gone I've felt a million times better and my depression is completely gone . Good luck x :flowerforyou:

I've had my nexplanon in for about a year (give or take a bit). I gained a bit of weight but that had more to do with stress and horrible eating habits. I honestly think its just a mental thing, if you look at it as "well I'm going to get this and I'll have no control over whether or not I lose/gain weight" then that's what's going to happen. I have nothing but kind things to say about my nexplanon, (minus the first month of period and anesthesia, lol). Took away almost all of my back pain, and I've had about 3 periods that lasted two days. Best version of birth control I've ever been on!

i had my baby in april and i got the implanon implant in June...
im gaining weight like its nothing! also im breastfeeding so i eat more and more

I honestly thought I was the only one I've had the implant since about November of 2014.I don't have any complaints about moods I'm a moody person anyway if anything I'm way more sensitive which might be good actually.I've gained about 37 pounds I went from 175lb that wasn't the greatest but it was do able and now I'm 212lbs and I'm only getting bigger. I noticed but I thought it was because of my eating habits so I cut down and tried exercise nothing is working. I feel horrible I've never been this big in my life. My advice to other ladies is DO NOT TAKE NEXPLANON I've gained so much weight it isn't funny. I plan on taking it out immediately I cannot take the weight gain anymore. I will try the pill and hope for the best !

I got nexplanon in June 2016 and am having it removed today. My experience with this type of BC is similar to many other women on here. As another post suggests, that these posts may be falsified, I assure this is a "real" woman, sharing her "real" experience. Nexplanon has not been a positive experience for me. I have had abnormal weight gain (15 pounds in 3 months), my hair has become extremely oily (having to wash it everyday vs. a few times a week), I have acne breakouts (like I used to when I was a teenager), along with sleeplessness (with no relief from sleep aids or better sleep patterns), depression (which I have had to seek out professional help to address), lack of sex drive (though having a sex drive isn't the most important thing to have, I feel that "not" having one can critically impair our "feelings" of attractiveness and desirability), and inconsistent periods (I spotted for the first 6 weeks on Nexplanon, and have spotted every few days since). Nexplanon may be great for some women, it is obviously stated as a long term BC that is convenient for those not wanting to get pregnant for a few years, but just as other BC's aren't for everyone, neither is Nexplanon. Unintended weight gain and the inability to shed pounds in the latter is more than frustrating, but can create an emotional rollercoaster, inhibiting a woman's self worth. I was certain that the weight gain, and acne, and depression and sleeplessness was my doing some how, and it was all on me that these things were occurring. Then came what was to me a God send. My doctor of 15 years, explained to me that he wouldn't have suggested this type of BC for reasons pertaining to past health history (i.e. depression, weight issues, etc.) My OBGYN couldn't have known I would have such reactions, which leaves it all at a place of learning. I am trying to remain positive about the changes in my body, as in not hate myself for "looking" and "feeling" different. I want others to know that hormones play a huge part in our entire being as females, and so if it "doesn't feel" right, go with your gut, and try something else.

Hey there! It's interesting that this thread popped up again, but I have had good experiences with the Nexplanon implant. I have had it in for just a little over a year now. My mood is much more relaxed and I don't get mood swings every month like I used too. It completely stopped my periods about a month afterwards, which has been ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! Every time I travel I don't have to fork over 1/8 of my suitcase just for pads. Not to mention my wedding date and honeymoon were in the clear as well!

I have had trouble keeping my weight down but it certainly hasn't gotten out of control. I have been able to maintain, but have noticed that it takes much longer and is harder for me to lose weight now (not sure if that is from me getting older or not though!).

I break out more easily but that is normal for me, and has been my whole life. I am happy to take just a few of these quirks to be period free and protected for 3 whole years!

Remember to take these threads in stride... any type of birth control is different for everyone!

Hey ladies iv had my nexplanon rod put in February 2nd/2016 and its now November 22/2016 its been 9 months and i also am suffering from weight gain while on it, i remember that for my birthday on June 12 i was trying to fit a dress i had just used for a Christmas party, and it didn't fit i use to cry to my boyfriend because im 4'11 and any little weight gain is obvious, so i went on a diet and nothing the weight has not gone away, so i have an appointment on the 25th to get it removed and im signing up for a kick boxing class and sticking to my diet and see how everything goes, i will keep you updated of how i feel and how the weight issue is going

In 2012, Before Nexplanon, I was 168, I was 109 when I got it taken out a year later so I could try for my son. So I lost weight while on it. Started hormones in Jan & went from 184 to 140.

I have had Nexplanon for almost three years now and i have loved everything about it EXCEPT weight gain! I was 105 pounds getting on it and never gained a pound but now almost three years later i am 140 pounds!!! I did not realize just a huge amount of weight gain until this last year and i started working out and could not loose a pound it is so frusterating!!!