"i used to have implanon and now i have nexplanon. i love it! yes, when you first get it you will bleed for a long period of time. now i have my period every couple of months with the bleeding last about 2 weeks. i have not had any of the side effects. i get mine taken out every 3 years. the process for taking it out can be a little tricky. for me it took about 40 mins with a lot of blood and three people helping. i def recommend this form of birth control."