"i got the nexplanon against my better judgment. i just don&#039;t feel like having a mini surgery for birth control is worth it and niether do i feel like having small scars on your arm is worth it as well. i had the nexplanon for about six months and i immediatly started having crazy heavy periods not only were they heavy as a wind storm they would come and go in the same month. i had brought so many pads it was ridiculous. i gained a bunch of weight, i started having pregnancy side effects and that is what made me take the stick out. i was so scared i thought i might be pregnant and  i feared for my baby. i hurried and got it taken out. i won&#039;t use anymore birth control i&#039;m concerned about health side effects in the long run."