"please who ever is out there reading this please for your own good do not get this form of birth control. it has single handily ruined my life. i had nexplanon for a year. i would have periods for straight two months at a time and then wouldn&#039;t have a period for a month or two. i developed anxiety. i had to quit my job and have had my whole life turned upside down. so this summer i had the heaviest period to date (it has been like game of thrones in my pants) i started my period on july 6th and i am still on it (august 12) i was hospitalized about a week ago due to all the blood loss. this mess will all be worth it if it steers at least one person away from getting it. i wouldn&#039;t wish this kind of side effect on anyone. "