"i got the nexplanon put in 6/15 and at first, i loved it. no spotting or any bad side effects. then after about a month, i started spotting constantly. this continued for the next year (on and off). i became extremely moody and fatigued to the point that it was difficult to get out of bed. unlike many people who have gained weight from the nexplanon, i lost 30lbs. i think this was because it made me stressed out which, could have caused me to lose weight. i thought about getting it out twice during the time i had it but, every time i went to make an appointment, i would start to feel normal again (sneaky little thing). i eventually decided to get it removed though. *everyone is different with symptoms but, as far a pregnancy prevention a++"