"i have had the nexplanon for 5 months now. i hate it &amp; would not recommend it! i was on bc pills for 3 years, but decided to try something different because the pills tend to give me headaches. i have a scar on my arm from the insert &amp; it&#039;s very tender in that area of my arm. i have my cycle 3 weeks out of the month. i was told that my body would have to get use to the nexplanon but after 3 months everything should be normal. that is not the case! i have gained 10 lbs so far, no sex drive &amp; i am depressed normally all of the time. this was not me before getting the nexplanon!! i have decided to have it removed &amp; will have my consultation tomorrow. i cannot wait to get back to my bc pills. i rated this a 3 only bc i haven&#039;t gotten pregnant."