"i&#039;ve had nexplanon in for almost three years now (got it after having my 2nd kid).  i got it because like others i couldn&#039;t keep up with taking bc pills every day.  it took about 6 months for my body to get used to it.  i don&#039;t have a period for 3 months which is great, but then i bleed for 3 weeks straight (not fun).  the acne it causes comes and goes, and my mood swings are major but i guess every woman has a different reaction to it. i&#039;m supposed to get it removed in 2018...i&#039;m not sure if i want to stick with it or try something else.  but after my body finally got used to it i figure why try something else that will throw my body out of whack.  the implant does it&#039;s job, but the side effects (like other birth control methods) suck."