birth control
"I was on Nexplanon for about 20 months, two months after having a baby. I've given it a rating of '3' simply because I did not fall pregnant. I did not have periods but the BC often made me feel pregnant, leading to me testing several times. Other side effects included: unable to lose pregnancy weight, despite breastfeeding and regular exercise. Breast cysts (which I cannot confirm was a result of Nexplanon, but the BC does increase the likelihood). Headaches for the first five months (as in, I had a headache for three out of every ten days). Low and bad moods - I had a well of anger that I could just reach into. Anxiety. Brain fog. Fatigue. In short, I really lost myself. I've been off for a month now, and feel like the old me again."