"when i was 19 i developed pulmonary blood clots as a result of using traditional birth control pills, and so i cannot use many types of hormone based birth control methods. i tried the paragard iud, which was miserable (awful cramping/ super heavy periods.) so, i had that removed about a year after it was inserted. after a year of just using condoms, i went back to my gyn to see if i had any other options. this is when she pointed me into the direction of nexplanon. i had it implanted in june of this year. i haven&#039;t had a period since. a little spotting in the beginning, but nothing major. its been great. the only thing is that i have had a little random cramping, but nothing ibuprofen can&#039;t fix. i love it, but will update if that changes."