"i had nexplanon inserted in 2013, and i have an appointment to get it removed and reinserted next week as its been 3 years! i originally got it because my period cramps were so bad that i would faint from the pain, and i had been on the pill but didn&#039;t like having to take it everyday. after reading all the bad reviews, i thought i would contribute. when i first had it inserted, i had light spotting for about three weeks. i don&#039;t get my period or any spotting now-the last time i got my period was march 2014. gaining weight was a huge concern for me when debating whether i should get it or not, but i haven&#039;t had that much weight gain-i contribute it more to my college diet but i also work out a lot. overall, i love it and recommend it!"