"i&#039;ve had nexplanon for about 3 months now and even though it has caused some obstacles, i recommend it. i got my nexplanon in early march and after it was inserted, i did not have my period for about a month. after that month, i had a 5 week period, which my doctor stopped by putting me on the pill for 2 weeks. again, my period started after a couple of weeks, so my doctor gave me more birth control. it was okay for a while, but i just started my period again. the insertion didn&#039;t bother me - i had a dance recital that night and i did just fine. although the periods have been off and on, they have been much lighter than my periods not on birth control. i recommend this form of bc because it is very reliable."