"i had previously been on the depo provera injections for almost 10 years before needing to switch due to more recent studies into related bone density loss.  my gynecologist and i decided nexplanon was the best option.  i never had a period on depo, ever since the depo has been out of my system i have been spotting almost 24/7!!  it is super annoying, but it&#039;s not a huge nuisance since the spotting is so light and minimal.  other than that one complaint, i love everything else about it.  the insertion was very smooth.  other than the quick burn of the local anesthetic, i couldn&#039;t feel a thing.  there was no pain after either, the bandaging was just annoying.  after 2-3 days i forgot it was even there."