Lost Libido and Implanon

Hello,
I am a 28 year old engaged mom of two, with a huge problem.  I have lost my libido, I have no interest in sex most times.  Some days I might get a fleeting time of arousal but more times than not, I'm just not in the mood.  This is a recent problem, I would say only starting after the insertion of my implanon. The only other change that has happened is that my fiance and I have moved in together.  I don't know what to do, I consulted my doctor and didn't get any answers there. This issue has been causing fights between us, he doesn't seem to understand that it is not my lack of attraction to him, it's just how I feel.  His thinking is that if I do love him, I should want to have sex as a way for us to be closer and nothing should make me not feel that way.  He's starting to believe that it's him, and no matter how much I tell him it's not, it does no good.

My first question is, whether or not anyone else has gone through or noticed this after getting implanon?  Second question, could it really be the implanon ( as in has it been documented to cause loss of libido)?  And third is if I get it removed, how long should I give it before things kind of go back to normal?  Like I said, we hadn't had an issue before with this.  In fact it took very little to turn me on... Sorry if TMI.  I'm just tired of the fighting, but I don't want to be unrealistic when it comes to getting this thing removed...  

The other side effects I can live with, but this one is making my life hell literally!!

[Dikketinus]

Yes it could be the implanon. One of the side effects a lower sexdrive. The implanon reduces free testosteron levels in your blood due to higher SHBG levels. This causes a number of side effects more. Like moodswings, chronical fatigue, headage and more. After taking it out your body has to restore normal hormone levels, but that takes a while. There are even studies that suggest your body would not even recover after taking it out. This is a major problem with hormonal anticonception.

[nkuhns]

I have the EXACT same problem as jjsangel! I went from having sex 5-6 times a week to maybe 2-3 times a month!  It's horrible and I am only 24! I have two kids and we didn't want another one for a while and my Dr said this would be a great thing, and at first it was, but now it is causing some serious relationship issues, and I no longer think it is worth it. Do I have the right to get it out asap, or do I have to wait another year before the 3 years is up?

[jjsangel]

@nkuhns Nope, it can come out whenever, I'm getting mine removed next Tuesday.

[catwalk4]

Hormonal birth control (especially ones like implanon) have around a 60% chance of you losing your libido completely or at the very least a little.  The doctor probably didn't tell you that, did they?  They usually don't.  GET THAT THING OUT OF YOU.  Once those hormones are out of your system it should only be 4-8 months before your body goes back to normal and you get your sex drive back.  Although just to warn you, it might have affected you long term and even after taking it out your body may not adjust back to how it was before.

[jjsangel]

Of course they didn't tell me that the way this thing works is that it makes the mere thought of sex revolting, so much so, that you won't want your partner to touch you and they would want to break up with you...lol  It's out Tuesday and I'm not going back on anything with hormones....

***** a whole lot.... 4-8 months?  Geesh

[leesha_85]

I have lost all sex drive, to the point where i don't even want my boyfriend to touch me.. I love him to death and couldnt figure out why i was feeling like this...  In discussing this with my girlfriend pointed out the fact that it might be my implanon... I never even gave that a thought!  So i did some reasearch and found several message boards similar to this!!!  

Has anyone else had theirs removed and recovered from this?  Does your sex drive return?

and is there anything i can do / take to help this along?

[jjsangel]

I have an appointment to take mine out tomorrow.  I  can let you know... I'm (and he's) hoping that it doesn't take long.  wish me luck!

[jojo2012]

I am only 19 years old and i have used implanon for more than a year now, i have also been experiencing a very large decrease in my sex drive. This is very scary especially when i should be at my peak. I have had no sexual problems before but since using implanon i have a problem getting aroused and vaginally lubricated. I have also been suffering from headaches and extreme fatigue. I never contributed it to implanon until now.. i need help and answers.

[amina07]

You are not alone sweetie. Myself and several other woman that have it that I have discussed this with have the same side effect. I initially got my implanon @ the end of april of 09 and by the beginning of july i had no sexual desire @ all and I am a VERY sexual person, so I know it was because of the implanon. Me and my bf just moved in with each other in october and i decided to take it out soon after because our sex life was close to non-existent, just him touching and kissing on me is annoying because I just dont feel sexual. Anyways I had it took out the 2nd week of october and although I have had like 2 spurts my sex life is STILL NONEXISTENT. FYI, I had 2 previous appts to get it taken out earlier than october but planned parenthood kept having to reschedule me because (although they conveniently forget to mention this) the procedure to remove it is delicate and most ppl who r licensed to insert it DO NOT KNOW HOW TO TAKE IT OUT. I've been trying to find out how long does it take before my libido starts to kick back in again because its been causing major arguments between me and my bf.

[shelena]

Oh my god, I am so pleased that i am not the only person feeling like this. No amount of sleep ever seems to be enough. Which in turn is stresing me out. Even falling asleep at work. On top of this i have no sexual desire at all. In facty i can honestly say my partners touch makes my skin crawl. This makes me feel terrible but i really have no libido.Tonight my partner basically said i have changed and he relates it to having implanon fitted in october. he says my mood swings are terrible and im un approachable. Im going to make a appoiontment tommorow to have it removed. And hopefull in time things will improve. Thank you to all that have posted comments and made me realise that im not going mad . lol xx

[MommyMcClain]

I hear you everybody i have been breastfeesding so no bleeding and i thought life was great but like many of you said i dont even want to be touched so from my opinion now it can take 4-8 months for it to come back but im not waiting 2 yrs thank you guys i dont feel so alone

[rosenacoffin]

i have had the implanon in for about 2-3 weeks. i am coming up with problems of having massive stomach cramps the one time i tried to have sex. Now i have no drive to have sex. i have a great boyfriend who is telling me that i should look into the causes and i found this message broad. I am 21 with no kids and i don't want any so i thought this was a good idea. Has anyone stayed with the implanon and had their sex drive come back. And if i do get it removed will everything go back to how is was. My boyfriend is being really great about all this, but i really feel bad not wanting to have sex when i love him to death.

[mum2frazer]

so glad i am not the only one.
Had a look on the implanon-usa site, which reports that only 5%(of study) had libido problems......lucky us hey!!!
I had mine removed 4 weeks ago (after 12months) and almost instantly noticed a massive improvement in libido ( and general clearness of my moods). we are about to start ttc for #2, but still waiting for period... don't think I'll have it again, spent a long time trying to convince myself it wasn't the implant, but feel relieved that it was and its out!!

[jude82]

I have had my implant in for over 2 1/2 years got to the stage hubby and I split because of mood swings loss of libido and such was only a few months back realised it could be the implant causing the problem, I have bouts of when my libido is almost back to normal and then the next day I could just slap my husband if he even mentions sex LOL getting mine out Tuesday all I can recommend to all females do not get implant in the first place find different method of contraception the side effects I have are itchy skin no matter how hard I scratch no relief, food intolerance, mood swings, major fatigue some days don't even have the energy to get out of the bed and depression and due to the food intolerance my iron levels are extremely low and to top it off when the Dr put it in he cut the string to short so have to go under general to get it out I was told it was the best thing since slice bread well if i had of known all this then I would not have had it put in it literally has been slowly destroying my life and I cant wait after Tuesday I might start being on the road to gaining my life back

[JLB487]

Wow! I'm glad to see so many people are experiencing the same things I have been! Why dont the doctors inform you of this stuff??
I've had mine in for 6 months and have just started having arguments with my partner about me never (and I mean NEVER) wanting to have sex.. I thought it was just my crazy working hours making me tired! I'm gathering by the dates on this post that most of u have had the implant removed, how did u go? Everything back to normal? If so might make that appointment to get mine out!!!

[themrsbrand]

i was on implanon for 14 months. i did loose my sex drive and my husband is a fanatic.. but sex should not be the reason you break up, i mean we had arguments but we love each other and its not just about sex so why would it dictate whether we stay married. I have had implanon out for 2 months, 30 days after having it removed i got a period(had no period while on implanon) and my sex drive is back to normal, i dont have as many headaches. oh i was also on the depo shot for 5 years before the implanon with no period so, i would say it has a very fast recovery rate!

[breakingpoint86]

I am 24yrs old and always had a very high sex drive - I had the implanon in october 2010 I have really irregular periods, either not bleeding or bleeding for weeks on end. I can't stand having my fiance near me - forplay, full sex - it all makes my skin crawl , its ruining my life. However things have happened in our relationship that have caused me severe stress - but nothings changing and its just getting me down so much so I just want to be on my own all of the time. It hurts when I do give in and let him make love to me (my skin crawling all of the time) but I have had so many problems with pills etc, this was a last resort - its going to have to be condoms if I do have it out. And my partner is extrememly fertile!! Its all such a worry. I see u guysa have all had urs out now an u give me more info about it. So many thanks in advance from a woman @ breaking point... Like u wouldn't believe$

[angeleyez111979]

So, I've read through all the responses and haven't found an answer as to how to regain libido other without having to take out the Implanon altogether.  Has someone found a way to keep in the Implanon in and gain back their libido?  

The reason I settled on Implanon was because I have horrible issues with the pill, can't remember to take them, and Implanon was the only other contraceptive that allowed for spontaneity (besides Mirena, which I'm terrified of).  But now that I have absolutely NO desire for sex after having Implanon implanted, it completely defeats the whole purpose of having it.

I don't know what to do.  Arrrgghh.

[angeleyez111979]

Sorry for all the typos.  I didn't check it before posting.  

[jokirk]

angeleyez111979, I had the mirena, and had many problems. I have two children and thought it would be a great way to not get pregnant, because i have a hard time remembering a pill, but I had irregular periods while the mirena was implanted, had NO sex drive at all, and on top of all of that, it fell out of my cervix without me knowing, and I am now pregnant with my third child. if you are having troubles with the implanon and sex drive I would definitely not recommend mirena. the ten year one with no hormones in it may be a better choice, but I've never tried it. just keep checking to make sure it's still there! I had no problem at all with the patch, though, so I think I may go back to that after I give birth to my son.

[GemR]

I had the implant fitted the beginning of 2008 and  got it removed about 5wks ago as It really started to mess my periods up, to the point were I'd bleed for 8wks, stop for 2 and start again! Within the time of having the implant I had NO sex drive at all! Didn't think about it, just didn't want it! Now since Getting it removed I have noticed that my sex drive has certainly come back! I did like the implant but the side affects definitely ain't worth it. I now have the coil which is fab! It lasts for 5yrs and has no hormones in it! Would definitely recommend.

[shizzele]

i thought i was going maaad...implanon had totally messed up my sex life and oh the headaches are a nightmare...ive had it 3weeks and in 2days its OUT!.ill now try the iud and am praying it doesent mess me up...my man is the greast lover...i sued to orgasm even kissing but now i cant stand his touch...am through with implanon....ladies thank you thank you thank you

[sabh92]

I had the implanon put in June 2010, about 12 months ago. It has completely ruined my life. I had NO sex drive whatsoever. Always moody. Always tired, I was just a horrible person. It has even split me and my boyfriend of 2 years up because it made me feel so low that all i wanted to do was be on my own. I always wanted to sleep, and sleeping long hours wouldn't make much difference. I have just had it removed 2 nights ago. obviously, i'm not feeling much of a difference yet. has anyone had it removed and how long did it take for your sex drive to get back to normal? thing is, as i am now single, will i even notice my sex's drive's got back to normal (as i am not having sex)?

i've put my name on the waiting list to have the mirena coil fitted... am i doing the right thing?

[stephie127]

i have the same problem!!....i have had implanon for 2 1/2 yrs..and it is causing major problems with me and my husband...i have 2 kids and im getting mine removed in jan and am NEVER getting it again...i would rather have another kid than deal with the crap implanon has caused!!!!!!

[rogue85]

WOW!!! I am lost for words. I, like many others obviously, thought that my lack of sex drive was due to other life factors and not Implanon. I have had mine for 3 months now and I can count the amount of times my partner and I have had sex on ONE HAND! It has not only caused problems within our relationship but also contributed to the onset of depression. I am constantly in a personal battle - I just cant bring myself to want to even think of having sex yet I love having sex with my man!! I can see it hurts him and his self esteem is taking a beating as a result. He feels it's that I am not attracted to him and that breaks my heart. In addition the loss of my own libido and everything ive mentioned has left me in a space where I am now becoming suspicious of my partner - constantly thinking he is seeing someone else to get his fix or that he is even just wanting to or considering it! I know he would never EVER cheat but even just the thought of him considering it kills me. I am 26 and prior to IMPLANON I had my dream life - sex was awesome and I actually craved it - relationship envied by others it was soooo good - never ever EVER been one to be suspicious of my man and all round PERFECT relationship and having the time of my life. Since Implanon - complete opposite. I am seriously considering having it removed as I cant stand this **** anymore and want my man back!! I need some help though as I need to believe it will be the right choice - any thoughts PLEASE

[locomotive]

I was exactly in the same position but unfortunately,i had my implanon for 3yrs because i didn't run into a forum like this so i just literally thought it was due to my own sexual problems. However I can confirm that exactly 5wks after I was back to normal with a vengeance! My husband even has to come home from work for lunch to satisfy my urge, he's been dragged all the time we're in the house and we hardly get a sleep but we're both loving it. Implanon is the worst contraceptive ever made. I'm on natural remedy now so wish me luck.

[locomotive]

I was exactly in the same position but unfortunately,i had my implanon for 3yrs because i didn't run into a forum like this so i just literally thought it was due to my own sexual problems. However I can confirm that exactly 5wks after I was back to normal with a vengeance! My husband even has to come home from work for lunch to satisfy my urge, he's been dragged all the time we're in the house and we hardly get a sleep but we're both loving it. Implanon is the worst contraceptive ever made. I'm on natural remedy now so wish me luck.

[rogue85]

DECISION MADE - It's coming out!!!!

[joddington]

I'm 17, had it in since October and I am so unhappy now, I want to have sex but cant because I cant get lubricated properly anymore which causes painful sex. I have had The worst cramps ever for about 2-3 months, constipation, lack of self confidence and sleep loss I can be so tired but not sleep. Should I get the implant out? Do you think this would help?

[charlyfar]

omg this is madness!  this is my second implanon (had the first in for the full 3 years) and it willl have been in for a year in august 2011. i have been going slowly mad thinking that ive turned into a freak! i have had no libido for almost the entire year, but oddly enough i did loose it slightly before the last one ran out, infact it ran out and i was 2 months late getting it removed and a new one put in, and in those two months i had a lust for bedroom gymnastics like you wouldnt believe, so there is hope that  ladies that the sexual desire does come back.
im off to the doctors tomorrow to get it removed, they (the docs) get a little stressed if you want it removed so imm saying im trying for baby number three. then im off to the family planning to get something else, they are fully up to date on thier knowledge there of whats good.
but guys ill keep you all posted on the libido front.
i feel so relieved that im not the only one who has been feeling like this.
my poor fella! he's been going slowly insane, bless him!

[charlyfar]

omg this is madness!  this is my second implanon (had the first in for the full 3 years) and it willl have been in for a year in august 2011. i have been going slowly mad thinking that ive turned into a freak! i have had no libido for almost the entire year, but oddly enough i did loose it slightly before the last one ran out, infact it ran out and i was 2 months late getting it removed and a new one put in, and in those two months i had a lust for bedroom gymnastics like you wouldnt believe, so there is hope that  ladies that the sexual desire does come back.
im off to the doctors tomorrow to get it removed, they (the docs) get a little stressed if you want it removed so imm saying im trying for baby number three. then im off to the family planning to get something else, they are fully up to date on thier knowledge there of whats good.
but guys ill keep you all posted on the libido front.
i feel so relieved that im not the only one who has been feeling like this.
my poor fella! he's been going slowly insane, bless him!

[rogue85]

OMG I cannot believe it!! I went and got my IMPLANON taken out 6 days ago and since then my partner and I have not been able keep our hands off eachother!! The exact opposite of what I found myself to be whilst i had the IMPLANON implant. I havent been this happy in months!! If you are questioning whether to have it removed or not because you are experiencing the side effects most others have - I cant give you a personal suggestoin - GO GET IT OUT!!! I feel so strongly about IMPLANON being an unsuitable form of contraception now - its not good for anyones state of mind at all. Definitely get it out if you are already considering doing so!!!

[Ash_ling]

I (23 yrs old) have the Implanon for 2 years now and have only come to the conclusion that it is the reason for my complete lack of sex drive. I have continued having sex as normal, although not in the mood, as i got it when me and my boyfriend just moved in together and i thought maybe this had affected my sex drive and didn't want anything to change with our sexual relationship but i actually am finding it hard to orgasm with it because i am not in the mood to begin with.
I am going to have it removed as soon as i have the money and options to replace it with some other contraception.
Can anyone tell me of some similar long term contraception that doesnt do this to me!!
Thanks, aisling!

[pickle82]

Hi, I had mine put in sept 08 and since then have enjoyed a wonderful sexual relationship with my partner but for the past few weeks as it's coming near to be taken out, I have totally lost my libido and feel so utterly devastated about it. I want to make love and have him close and touching me but it almost feels like a chore and I really don't know why. I just can't feel like I used to and an orgasm is a thing of the past!! My partner like many others feels it's his fault but in no way is he to blame. We did wonder if it was due to the implanon coming to the end of it's cycle and coming on here has made me realise that not only could it be down to the implant but it's probably also to blame for the extreme moodswings, headaches and depressional bouts i've been so prone to since having it.
If anyone else is the same please post!!

[mds524]

I had been having similar symptoms when I read this forum last week. After one three month session with depo and only a few weeks with the implanon in, i was moody, depressed, and didn't want the love of my life to look at me! It was horrible! As someone going in to a career in medicine, I am so disappointed no health care practitioner thought it was a good idea to warn me about this VERY important side-effect: relationship death. After reading all of your comments and doing more of my own research (understanding the science of why this happens--and how it could be permanent!!), I decided to take mine out right away. And I am glad I did it early on--it was still at the surface and hadn't moved around making it relatively easy to take out. It healed up fast and within 4 DAYS I was already feeling more like myself. I had my patience back and I was no longer depressed. AND I actually wanted to kiss my fiance!! Unbelievable. We have been through A LOT and I can't believe this crazy hormone almost put all that in jeopardy. I am so glad that not all women have this side-effect, but if you do, I say, get it out. It was not worth it for me and I was having zero periods. And fyi, if you DO want to start the pill after getting implanon out, start it RIGHT AWAY. I have been doing my research online and that is the only way you will be covered immediately. Otherwise you have to use another form of birth control during the first 7 days, at least.  I wish my doctor had gotten this one right too!  
Anyway, thank you ladies for sharing your experiences and good luck with whatever you decide to do! If it wasn't for this forum I never would have known and I am SO happy with the decision I made. XX

[bluemonster]

My GF has had the implant for two yrs and thats the last time we had real sex. Since then, I have been the only one that has tried. and I honestly dont even want to have sex with her anymore. Her body his mad killer hot, she's beautiful, way out of my league, BUT ITS NOT WORTH THE F@CKEN  WORK  to get her into the mood. I swear, all politeness aside to all the readers in here, I just jackoff b4 she gets here, then we just hang out as friends, eat dinner whatever...I guess no sex and misery is better then getting knocked-up. we have tried every other type of B.C but the various side-effects are too much. There are two types of couples that have this implant: The ones that are not reading this because they are too busy having great natural bare-back sex (ohh... the memories and the sensations) or the other ones that bicker and the guy's forearms is stronger than the relationship itself. OH god it was good to vent...... idk what to do now......

[missmysexlife]

i have had the same problem, but i have my implant in for 3 years then got it again but after 6 months it stuffed my body up i was not myself so i got it out...but i never really notice that i lost my sex drive until my parnter and me got together and he thoughs i was just not into him...but i am and love him so much we have a baby together and love each other so much but i need to get my sex drive back...i want sex but not as much as i did and i get a little bit of the natural lub but then it goes and its *****

[jamrag]

Snap mate, im in exactly the same boat as you, and to top it off, shes miserable and moody too, but you know its not her. My g/f has just had hers taken out (last night) and shes called me up telling me she feels fantastic and really happy, which is possibly the best part! roll on 5pm to see if her sex drives back yet ;)

[jamrag]

sorry meant bluemonster not you :D

[Tati0923]

omg !!! after i read this post i feel drop dead on the ground lOl!!! i honestly thought i was the only 21 year old going thru all these emotions i have been on the impolan for 2 yrs now and its coming off next week.. sex its like once a week which is ridiculous i thought it was the stress and the long hrs at work!!! i also have a daughter with my hubbyy.. its also come to the point of seperation!!! but hopefully once its taking out everything goes back to normal.. im even scared to get any other birth control anyone know if the iud has the same symtoms (symptoms)?? please help thanks

[Bubbles1991]

Returned Libido!

I was due my second implant in July this year. My doctor reluctantly took my first out without replacing it... and put me on the mini pill- one month later I was hating being on the pill and decided I would put an implant back in.

About 6 months after my first one was inserted I felt that my libido was decreasing- it got worse and worse and in September this year it was really affecting my 4 year relationship. We rarely had sex and when we did I wanted it over as quick as possible. I didn't even want my boyfriend to touch or kiss me.

My doctor strongly denied that this was anything to do with the Implant and told me we needed sexual counselling. At 21 we weren't prepared to subject our relationship to this. I went to the local sexual health clinic and asked their advice.
The lovely nurse could see how much this was affecting me and told me she would take it out. She said that although the implant is not proved to cause libido loss- there is nothing proving it doesn't.

I have had the coil- (copper: no hormones) fitted 3 weeks ago and the only problem I have had is uncomfortable cramps. And I have had the implant out a week today.
I'm not sure whether it is all just in my mind but I feel that my relationship had begun all over again and my libido has now returned.

Its only been a week but I feel so much happier and my boyfriend has noticed a complete difference to!

I would recommend that you GET THE IMPLANT REMOVED IF YOU ARE NOT HAPPY!

These forums really helped me and I hope this helps you to!

[LovemyKids86]

I had the same problem happen to me, I was on the implanon for 2 years and after 2 years I finally decided it was time to take it out for a few other reasons on top of the loss of libido and how much me and my boyfriend were fighting because of it. He thought that I wasn't interested in him anymore and I think his self-esteem had dropped because of it. I think the hormones in the implanon or any birth control for some women have that effect no matter which kind you are on. I am currently on the Nuva Ring and I love the Nuva Ring but I think the same side effect is chasing me with this birth control as well.

[Chababs]

Of course I am quite late with this, but I had implanon in 2009; inserted in March and out by september for the same reason. Now its 2012 and I am still in a rut. No doctor has helped. I've tried everything under the sun that can be purchased. My husband is feeling horrible bc he thinks its all him. I can't keep doing this. I miss the way it was. I just don't understand why I didn't get better. I'm desperate at this point bc my marriage is void an important passion. Has anyone found anything helpful? Doctor or otherwise?

[AmberSparks]

OMG I am 18 years old and have had implanon for 8 months. I thought that i was the only person haveing a low sex drive  i hadnt really noticed until i got married 3 weeks ago and didnt want it at all   i am going to talk to my dr and see if there is anything they can do to counteract it without having to take it out. ill post back if anything works . wish me luck!

[brittanyo]

i just had mine removed after two yrs of it in. you can have it removed whenever you like. i lost all sex drive, to the point i didnt even want my husband touching me. it was making our relationship horrible. i went to my gyno and she told me i had no idea what i was talking about and how bc doesnt lower ur libido that there was a deeper problem between my husband and i! i freaked on her and i left crying, she was so horrible! our realtionship is great except for the sex. i also gained 20 lbs on implanon, i kno it was implanon bc i dropped all baby weight after i gave birth and stayed my normal weight for 5 months and then i got implanon and next thing you know i packed on 20lbs in 4 months. i work out evry dam day, we buy nothing but fruits veggies and lean turkey or beef and we only have water and milk in our fridge, we stay healthy. so i know that implanon screwed my body over tough, my gyno put me on sprintec bc pill about almost two weeks ago and im waiting to see if the sex drive comes back, if it doesnt then im gonna get off bc competely and just buy condoms. my husband will be deployin again soon so i wont need any bc so ill see how my body adjusts again and see if i lose the weight and whatnot. i pray tho bc im 23 and i want my life back!

[sprieko]

U have no idea how relieved I am. I got the implanon in 2010. Since then it's been a struggle. Unusual bleeding, headaches, mood swings, could sleep all day. As for the sex it was a case of wanting it and not enjoying it due to the fact I could not get arroused fully or become vaginally lubricated. I love my boyfriend so much even his touch used to send me wild. Tat changed with the Implanon. Now booked in to have it removed. Can't wait to get back to my old self. Problem is now I've tried most contraceptives and nothing really agrees with me. Don't trust condoms fully.Any suggestions would be great. I can't take the pill cause of other medication. Mirena just made me bleed constantly. Depo made me very bloated.

[rebs182]

I'm soooooo relieved to see that I'm not alone. I'm 22 and I had Implanon in Set 2011, since december I have been without libido.. My Bf started feeling very bad thinking that I was rejecting him, I do want do give him pleasure but I don't feel like...at all!!!  besides that, I was just loving Implanon.. I don't bleed anymore.. I though it was perfect until I figured that this could be the reason of me loosing my sex drive...

I don't like the pills, I always forget them... It's there something I can do to have my sex drive back without taking off? or does it exist some birth control similar but that doesn't make us feel this way?

[KFaux]

I, too, was tricked and lied to by doctors about Implanon. I am 29, married, with a 3 year old special needs child and just wanted a good long lasting birth control. I had been on depo for 2 years and it was messing with my weight and mood swings, so I specifically asked doctors at Planned Parenthood for something that didnt do that to me. They recommended Implanon, claiming it was wonderful. Bull. Ive been moody, depressed, fatigued, and every other negative thing you can think of in the 9 months Ive had Implanon. Ive gained 20 pounds, lost all sexual desire, and bleed for two weeks at a time. The side effects are way worse than depo ever was. When I initially asked to have it taken out, the nurse denied Implanon would be the culprit, saying my stressful marriage and family life was causing all of the problems. I know my marriage isnt the best, and special needs kids can take a toll, but I also know I didnt feel this way until that stupid Implanon. Im having it taken out next week, and Im going to slap the next nurse that tells me I should keep it because it's "the best on the market." Ladies...DONT be fooled. Research all birth control, and dont let doctors make your decisions for you.

[Tiesh87]

This is the third implanon I have had. So for a total of nearly 8 years! I have suffered from a complete lack of sex drive like you would not believe! my poor finace thinks that it is him. We have being together for nearly 5 years! In the beginning of our relationship as usual the sex was amazing and very often if not a few times a day as it is in a new relationship, as the months went on things soon turned crap! during that time a new implanon was due in which was the second one since then it has being like a tap has turned off my sex drive! This will be the last implanon I ever get. I get married this year in 6 months and will get it taken out after the wedding then not take anyting.  I am only 25 and having no sex drive ***** big time! My hubby to be totally understands though and has said a relationship should not be based on sex! Sometime I feel like it (sex drive) but seriously for a brief second then its gone, its almost like size is GROSS! I am worried that because I have had this type of contraception for nearly 9 years I am worried about bouncing back after it! So glad that I am not the only one who is suffering!

[Finlay0401]

I am about to get implanon removed after some bad side effects. I was just wondering if anyone went on the pill after their removal?
If so, what pill? What pill would be most effective so that it doesn't cause the same effects as implanon?

[jade112]

wow having just read alot of everybody else's symptoms has explained alot for me, i had the implanon inserted seven months ago now, nd for the first three or four months everything was fine, after that ive started feeling really low mood wize, never got any energy to do anything, no amount of sleep seems to change that either and completly lost my sex drive cause lots and lots of rows between me and my partner nd only today ive decided to reasearch into things like low sex drive nd come accoss this i had never even taken my implanon into consideration before now, being as i took on a new job in january i just put it down to stress, after reading everyones comments im definatly considering removing it asap!! im only 19 nd really dont want this to affect my sex life and relationships doctors really should warn you about this kinda thing

[giaa]

I have the same problem and I am on Implanon also. I've had it in for almost 2 years now. I got the put in before my husband and I even met. We've been together for about 1 year and a half. The last time we had sex was about 2 months ago. I do ever feel like having sex nor feel like being touched. Nothing turns me on. I don't even fantisize about other woman or other men. Everything else is slowly start to break due to ou lack of sex. He thinks I'm not attracted to him anymore. I totally am I mean you should see him, damn. I just don't want to lose him from this. Its lame.

[giaa]

I have the same problem and I am on Implanon also. I've had it in for almost 2 years now. I got it put in before my husband and I even met. We've been together for about 1 year and a half. The last time we had sex was about 2 months ago. I dont ever feel like having sex nor feel like being touched. Nothing turns me on. I don't even fantisize about other woman or other men. Everything else is slowly starting to break due to our lack of sex. He thinks I'm not attracted to him anymore. I totally am I mean you should see him, damn. I just don't want to lose him from this. Its lame.

[Methisgirl]

hey lol do you by chance remember how long iot took to feel " normal " after removal?? Ive had mine since April  2011.. and well i still feel crazy..lol.. lost libido..totally..longgg excruiating menstrual.. please help lol