"i got nexplanon in february 2014. with all contraceptions there is the risk of side effects. on the pill ai had sore breasts. with nexplanon my breasts feel much better and i&#039;m less hormonal. in the first few weeks after the implant i got a bit of a scabby scalp but that has cleared. after 2 weeks - light period lasting 10 days (bleeding 6 days, light tampons then brown discharge for 4 days). i then had 2 weeks of no bleeding then 7 days bleeding, more like 2 days bleeding and 5 days spotting or brown discharge. then 3 weeks of no bleeding. irregular bleeding is annoying but better than a baby! minimum maintenance contraception suits me and my boyfriend. these reviews helped me so i thought i would post."