"i have been on xulane for over a year now and so far so good. i have found it easier to cry and during my period i&#039;m in pain with backaches (basically my whole body hurting). i had the nexplanon for 7 months before xulane and it was horrible. i didn&#039;t have pain or cramps before trying bc. with nexplanon i had horrible never ending spotting/bleeding for 6  months and mood swings,mostly anger, i wasn&#039;t in control of myself so this was a great change."