"i have had the nexplanon for almost 1 year. it is great! i had an awful time with birth control pills and couldn&#039;t remember to take them. the numbing shot for the insertion hurt and i was sore and bruised for a few days. i did have spotting for a few months and some moodiness. after a about 4 or 5 months, it stopped and i have no periods! i certainly recommend it and will probably get it again when it&#039;s time to remove it. like all medicine, it&#039;s not for everyone, but i like it the best of all birth control i&#039;ve used."