What Causes Tiredness, Lethargy And Depression While On Nexplanon?

Posted on Wed, 15 Jun 2016

Question: Hi I have been on nexplanon for 3 years now, and lately I have been feeling extremely tired no matter how much sleep I get. I eat extremely healthy, its one of the things I pride myself on, very little alcohol, and I excersize regularly. I have also been going through an unexplained period of depression lately. I have had labs drawn twice, and everything came back within normal levels with the exception of my vitiman d levels, but they were just slightly low. Could my nexplanon be the cause? I have thought of removing it, but that is quite the hassle, would you recommend I take it out?

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Progesterone in nexplanon has such side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Tiredness, lethargy and depression are the side effect of the progesterone hormone present in the nexplanon..
If all the lab results like thyroid hormone levels are normal, then the nexplanon is the likely cause.
You can get it removed.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN

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