"before getting pregnant with my daughter, i had heavy somewhat regular periods that would last 7 days or more. after giving birth, i chose the patch at my 6 week checkup. i was on the patch for 7 months and it worked just fine but i wanted something i didn&#039;t have to keep taking. so, i decided on nexplanon and the last 10 months i&#039;ve maybe had 2 weeks without my period. very effective since i can&#039;t have sex. i just got it taken out and got the mirena instead and i&#039;m hoping that works better for me!"