"i got my first nexplanon in right after my son was born, that was over 17 years ago now.  over the years i have had very little bleeding, although i do get the symptoms of a period (mild cramps, tender breasts and over emotional at times) i&#039;m due for a new implant in a couple of weeks but i&#039;m considering not taking anything to see how my body reacts and regulates itself. i&#039;ve noticed recently that it&#039;s much harder to keep weight off and my moods have been up and down this past couple of years but i think this may be due to my age and change in lifestyle rather than the nexplanon. i&#039;d suggest giving it a year to properly settle in and if after that you don&#039;t like it, try something else. it&#039;s seen me well over the years ;-)"