"at first, i thought nexplanon was great. the insertion didn&#039;t hurt, my insurance covered the entire cost, and i nearly eliminated my chances of getting pregnant for three years. but then the side-effects kicked in. the first couple of months i didn&#039;t have a period, but i did have severe mood swings and anxiety. i have seen a significant decrease in my sex drive. and now, six months into the b/c, i have spotting and cramps nearly everyday. on the plus side, i haven&#039;t noticed any weight gain, and my acne has cleared up.  



this is a great option for those whose bodies agree with nexplanon. mine, however, does not seem to. i&#039;m thinking about getting it removed, but i&#039;m not sure which b/c method to switch to."