"i had nexplanon for 3 years, and it was an absolute nightmare. i bled at least 25 days out of the month, and i gained 20+ pounds over the last 3 years with no change in diet or lifestyle. i&#039;m an er nurse and i always ask my patients with nexplanon about their experience and at least half of them report frequent bleeding as well. rated it a 2 instead of a 1 because i didn&#039;t get pregnant while it was implanted."