"i started nexplanon in march 2013, and it is now november 2013. i feel like there are many negative reviews on this birth control and wanted to share my experience. i&#039;ve been on birth control since i was 15 and diagnosed with endometriosis, i&#039;m 20 now. disclaimer: i&#039;ve yet to have an experience that i thought was terrible on any birth control including depo. i&#039;ve not experienced any weight gain, mood swings, constant bleeding or anything. i get a moderate flow 5 day period about every 2 months. nothing scary or horrid. i love this method as i needed something estrogen free and can&#039;t take minipill correctly. the only bad thing to report is a slight acne increase. my obgyn was very frank about the risks associated with the method. i love it!"