"there seems to be a lot more negative reviews on this than positive, but i can&#039;t recommend the nexplanon enough! i was recommended this as i get extremely nauseous with most birth control pills, and haven&#039;t experienced any since getting it.  i got the implant in oct 2014, and have had only one period since. i have gotten occasional spotting, but it&#039;s been extremely minimal (literally like a spot), and it&#039;s only been a total of three days out of nine months. i&#039;ve actually lost weight and my skin has cleared up as well. i do have a suspicion that this has made me more susceptible to headaches, but they are very infrequent and manageable. i didn&#039;t think birth control would ever be this hassle free and effective!"