"i had the nexplanon implant inserted into my arm on august 19, 2015 and had it removed june 14, 2016. since receiving the implant i have gained 20 pounds, with no change in diet, i even started exercising yet i had a steady weight gain. my pre-existing depression and depersonalization disorder became so severe, ( yes i was already being medicated) that i had to leave school for a semester. my dosage of anti depressants had to be raised, and i became very sick- i had constant urinary tract infections, and had an underlying feeling of just not being well. though, the implant did succeed in one thing- making sure i didn&#039;t become pregnant. my partner and i had unprotected sex throughout my use of nexplanon and i did not become pregnant."