"so i have had the nexplanon for about 8 months now. at first i bled for about two weeks straight. then i did not have a period for 6 months. but when i did i bled heavily for over two weeks straight. it has caused an abnormal discharge, along with skin rashes, and my hair has been falling out since i got it put in. making it super thin. as a birth control it works. it is super effective. but in my opinion the negative side effects definitely outweigh the positive. looking to get it taken out as soon as i can."