"i decided to try out nexplanon...even with all the bad reviews.  the first month was the worst.  i never had such a horrible menstrual cycle in my life, lasted the entire month.  finally, it quit and i still haven&#039;t had a period since (so far 4 months).  no spotting at all.  the only problem that i have now is acne.  i always had a clear face but now i have a bunch of blemishes.  i have noticed a change in my moods but its much like the swings you have on birth control pills.  frankly, i&#039;m way more stable on birth control than i am when i&#039;m not on birth control so it has helped.  otherwise, i didn&#039;t have any other side effects."