"i got my nexplanon inserted in june 2012. my arm bruised pretty bad which was to be expected. i had one regular period and then one super long period that lasted a whole month. i called my doctor all worried about it and she said that i should wait it out a little longer before trying something else. i am so glad i waited a little longer because it turned out being great! i had my last period dec 2012 (it&#039;s not aug 2, 2013). i have no spotting and no weight gain.  my skin got a little more oily so i have a few more pimples here and there but i think it&#039;s worth it for the freeness of having a birth control that you don&#039;t have to remember to take regularly.  i also noticed that i am a little more emotional but my husband doesn&#039;t mind."