"i got nexplanon at planned parenthood for free a little over 2 years ago. it really didn&#039;t hurt very much to get it inserted, although my arm was a little sore the rest of the day and maybe the next. insertion was overall no big deal. i honestly can&#039;t remember what my periods were like when i first got it, but after 2-4 months i didn&#039;t have a period at all. i loved not having a period, but it may not be for everyone. i didn&#039;t have a period up until 3 months or so ago and they&#039;ve been awful. i will have my period for 10-15 days, then get it again a week later. i&#039;m switching to something else tomorrow when i see my doctor. i have noticed more acne than usual for me, but nothing extreme.  weight gain has been minimal if at all."