"i have been on nexplanon for 3 years &amp; 7 months. when it comes to preventing pregnancy it works like a charm. but the side effects are so damn hard to take. first round i had my period for a year. it was panty liner light but still irritating. i gained weight &amp; was occasionally angry. my second round, well my period hasn&#039;t stopped since i got it &amp; its tampon heavy. my mood swings are also off the walls. it&#039;s straining my relationship, badly. thankfully my so is understanding that it&#039;s just the hormones &amp; not me. but he&#039;s been arguing with me to get it removed in hopes it&#039;ll make us happier. horrifying panic attacks, bad depression, raging anger. sometimes it swells &amp; itches where it&#039;s been placed. i&#039;m making an appointment to get it removed asap"