"i was on nexplanon for precisely 3 months. i got it out yesterday and switched immediately. i wanted it to work so badly but with the severe vaginal dryness and painful intercourse, i decided it just wasn&#039;t worth it. i was on a combined pill chateal before this for 3 years. i never had the dryness problem on chateal. nexplanon was wonderful for my energy level, state of mind and no periods at all! for me though, i had to have it taken out because continual painful intercourse and vag dryness for 3 months was not acceptable. i believe my body needs a combined pill, a little estrogen to help me stay wet. now i&#039;m on a lower dose combined pill, aubra."