"i got nexplanon inserted in july of 2015. it is very effective in terms of preventing pregnancy, i have never had a scare in the past year. however, the side effects have been so bad that i have chosen to get it removed. i suffer from severe moodiness, i am so short tempered and i cry so much. i was never this emotional before. also, i get my period about every 2 or 3 months, but when i get it the pain is unbearable and it lasts for 2-3 weeks. i&#039;ve also noticed that the implant makes me get extremely drunk very quickly. it&#039;s embarrassing for me to be so intoxicated after just a couple of shots and i&#039;m sure it&#039;s unsafe. it has been effective, but i can&#039;t deal with it anymore."