"well i got nexplanon inserted in june, so i&#039;ve had it for about 6 months now. well it is very effective, i haven&#039;t had any scares of pregnancy. but the side effects are horrible. i&#039;ve put on about 26 pounds and i&#039;m covered in stretch marks everywhere! from my thighs to my sides, my stomach, breasts, arms. i hate it! i feel real low about myself. i excercise regularly but nothing changes. i&#039;ve also gotten very moody and bitchy. i&#039;m debating if i should get it removed. i don&#039;t want to go on 2 more years and being a dang tiger!"