"i&#039;ve absolutely loved nexplanon. the pill isn&#039;t a good option for me because i don&#039;t take it consistently, and vaginal implants are difficult because of my vaginismus. since i got this product, i&#039;ve loved not having to give my birth control even a cursory thought. my skin hasn&#039;t changed, my weight pattern is the same as before. i&#039;ve had three periods since i got the implant a year ago. i consider myself lucky, though - i have a naturally high metabolism, my skin has been clear for years, and i&#039;ve never had really heavy periods. so my risk factors for side effects are negligible."