"i&#039;ve had nexplanon for about two years, and i am finally getting it out! it started off great, no periods? who wouldn&#039;t want that, well... my doctor failed to educate me of all the down falls of this method. i have had a headache every single day non stop ever since starting this method, i thought it was just me, until i researched and discovered nexaplanon could be responsible for that. i have gained 30(+) pounds!!! i eat so much, i have always been a little heavy but not this over weight! i can&#039;t exercise because i get so tired easily. i also have had severe abdominal pain, again, i blame my doctor for not informing me that this could happen. yes it can prevent pregnancy, but at a cost, i would not recommend to anyone."