"i wanted to share my experience with nexplanon. i got it inserted february 2014, after being on the pill for 3 years. i thought i would get rid of monthly cycles, but i was wrong. i had a little spotting for 2 weeks post insert and then nothing at all for 4 months. the 5th month and up until  today, my cycle starts with cramps, fatigue, and nausea like it would normally if i weren&#039;t on birth control and the bleeding is light and lasts about a week. this is quite annoying, but i&#039;m glad it followed my usual cycle so i&#039;ve actually gotten to the point where i&#039;m used to it now. i haven&#039;t gotten pregnant, so i&#039;d say the implant works! figuring out what it will do to your body is the tough part."