"i just got my nexplanon out today and begin taking yaz on sunday. my implant was great in the fact that it did its job- i had no pregnancy scares with my boyfriend and felt relieved that i won&#039;t be needing to buy any pregnancy tests for scares. however- i had severe weight gain. 50 pounds to be exact over the course of 2 and a half years. after the holidays i decided to make a change because i was just not happy with myself. i also didn&#039;t have my period... i was on it the day of insertion and maybe 2 days later.... but that was it. i didn&#039;t have a period for 2 and a half years. my doctor said this is why she doesn&#039;t recommend the implant, and says the pill is generally a better way to go. 

we will see how yaz treats me. i&#039;m a little nervous about the loss in sex drive. but, hopefully everything works out for the best. good luck to you!"