" i have been on this for 2 1/2 years now. i am going to have it removed because i have gained weight using it, my periods are heavier and longer with clots, i have become very moody, anxious and angry at the very slightest thing which i wasn&#039;t before. i get very terrible migraines with aura. i spoke to my doctor and she said she does not think these side effects could be due to the nexplanon. i have booked an appointment to have it removed anyway. i will see if this helps. the only good thing it does to me is it is effective in preventing pregnancies"