"i have had the nexplanon since october 2015 and i absolutely love it. there seem to be far more horror stories than good experiences, but it has been great for me. i have only bled for about a week, this was the week after having it implanted. i have occasional spotting but it is very, very light. i can&#039;t blame mood swings on the nexplanon because i have had bipolar the entirety of my life. i used to have terrible cramps monthly and now i have none. i did gain about 4 pounds but i barely noticed. i have not been hungrier since getting it and i&#039;ve been a lot happier. i have had a much better sex life with my boyfriend since getting it and i hope this continues. i think this method of birth control is different for every person."