"i had the implant inserted 2/2015. i had to move away from pills and patches as i was heavier and weight and i guess they become less effective. i had the option between the iud and nexplanon implant. my friend accounted for the horrible insertion process and long periods with the iud so i opted for the implant. my objective was a low maintenece bc and minimal periods. 

i don&#039;t remember what part of my cycle i was on when i got it inserted but it&#039;s now been a year and a half and i haven&#039;t had a period since i had it inserted. i haven&#039;t bled or had a single cramp or tenderness in 18 months! 



now i am in the gray area with the side effects. i think all birth control cause some kind of heightened moodiness. however, i&#039;d advocate for this bc."