"i&#039;ve had the nexplanon in 2 and a half years now. i&#039;ve considered having it taken out twice in the last year or so as i was bleeding for around 2-3 weeks at a time. doc put me on progesterone only pill for 3 months last year and this settled my periods but felt like it was too many hormones in my system as i was a bit of a psycho! stopped taking them after 2 months but kept my periods regular for a good 6-9 months. just been prescribed a combined pill for another 3 months to settle the irregular bleeding that has started again so i will see how that goes. i am considering getting it taken out soon. only prob is i&#039;m weak at remembering the pill which is why i loved the worry free benefits of the nexplanon despite the drawbacks!"