"i&#039;ve been on this birth control for about 3 months now, i agree that it made my periods much lighter which is nice, only 1-2 days reg period and then light spotting. no weight gain as of yet. this birth control was recommended to me bc i had complained of acne and cramps to my doc, acne is coming in 1-2 weeks prior to my period, just little pimples here and there but more than i&#039;d like. cramps are minimal. i do feel down sometimes, and have mood swings here and there, more of a funk than depressive, taking b complex as a supplement helps. i&#039;ve decided to give nexplanon a try, but if it doesnt work out, i&#039;d stick with this birth control."