"personally i liked the nexplanon when i first got it, well until i had sex. after a month of having the implant i had sex for the first time since having it implanted then the next day i had a period and stayed on for almost a month and a half. after that i went to my doctor and my iron and vitamin d was very low so i had to take pills for that as well. i stopped having a period heavy period for about 2 months. after each time i had sex i started my period tho which is still annoying. i&#039;ve had it since 10-2016 and its a good birth control but only because i haven&#039;t gotten pregnant but otherwise i wouldn&#039;t recommend. my breast hurt so bad all the time. my skin has broken out . i&#039;ve gained 30  pounds and i&#039;m always angry. i get heat flashes!"