"i hate this thing. when i first got it, i read all the horror stories and bad reviews and was very nervous. i had a friend who had the nexplanon though and she had a fantastic experience so i thought i&#039;d take the risk and get it. worst decision ever. little would i know the next 15 months would consist of ridiculous bleeding, headaches, cramps, heat flashes, and countless embarrassing moments. i&#039;m 19 and have bled through so much clothing, stuffing toilet paper in my underwear in public as if i was just learning how to deal with a period, and more. i do not recommend this at all. i guess the only positive thing i can say is that i&#039;m not pregnant "