"it was terrible. i have had nexplanon for 1 year (june 6, 2013 - scheduled removal appointment may 27, 2014). for the first 4 months, i got my period very heavy for about a week and would spot everyday after my period until the next month. after that stage, i would have a period for about 2 weeks and wouldn&#039;t spot for about 2 weeks. it has been this way forever and i don&#039;t know why i gave this birth control so long to ruin my sex life. i broke out on the sides of my face.. which is hormonal acne. i do not recommend any one get this bc. stick to condoms and the pill. "