"getting nexplanon means getting stabbed in the arm. it hurts a bit but better than getting a metal spring stuck in your uterus i say. i have been period free since day 1. that&#039;s right, no period. i also have not gained any weight, and have had no issues with acne. the thing lasts three years. three years! i am worry free, side effect free, and baby free. what more can you ask for?"