"i finally got nexplanon removed yesterday and was so happy. i thought this was going to regulate my periods but i only had 1 out of the 6 months. i had discomfort in the arm that it was in whenever i lifted something heavy and when i checked my blood pressure. i found out from my primary dr that i was 20% more likely to not have a period, have higher cholesterol and gain weight while on nexplanon. my blood pressure is higher now and now i&#039;m going to start on the pill again. i&#039;m just so happy it&#039;s out!"