"i have had the nexplanon for about 9 -10 months. overall i&#039;m satisfied, i don&#039;t get my periods or get pregnant which is great at this time of my life. however i have had severe mood swings. i&#039;m overemotional. and i have gained about 25-30 pounds, without changing my exercising or eating habits. i&#039;m thinking about removing it sometime soon. very effective birth control you just have to be a me to deal with the side effects and i can&#039;t deal with not being able to fit into my clothes and there are other ways to not get pregnant."