"my son was born 4 1/2 months ago and my mother suggested i get the nexplanon. i agreed because no period and 3 years of protection sounded great. none explained to me that i would bleed for several months before the period stopped. i&#039;m on day 42 of my period with all the symptoms. on top of that, my arm constantly aches where the implant is especially if i hold too much weight. though i would get this again since it prevents pregnancy long term with one application, people should know exactly what to expect."