"i was extremely nervous and skeptical about getting this especially after reading all the terrible reviews, so i thought i would share my positive experience.  i have only had the nexplanon for a week, but so far everything is going great.  the insertion was a piece of cake!  the part that hurt the most was the numbing shot they give, but that didn&#039;t really &quot;hurt&quot;, just a little sting!  i have not had any side effects so far!! i was supposed to start my period about 2 days after i got it, but i never started, which i am more than happy about!  i have not felt overly moody or had any breakouts or bleeding or anything like that!  so far i am happy with my decision because this was less scary than the iud &amp; better than taking the pill!!"