"switched from depo to nexplanon at the recommendation of my doctor, who was concerned with me being on depo for longer than two years. the insertion appointment took 15-20 minutes and aside from a bruise that lasted 1-2 weeks it was quick and painless. i didn&#039;t have a period on depo and that has continued with nexplanon. i&#039;ve had nexplanon about 6 months now and have had light spotting once and am glad to still not have a period. no other noticeable side effects and it is nice not to have to go the doctors every 3 months. so glad that insurance pick-up the entire bill aside from an $8 pregnancy test."