"i had my nexplanon device inserted about eleven months ago.  the only side effect i think i&#039;ve experienced is spot bleeding.  for a while it wasn&#039;t so bad- i wouldn&#039;t have my period for a very long time (like two months) then i would have it for longer than i used to with a different consistency (over a week).  now, i pretty much bleed randomly all the time. it makes my sexual life difficult.  i will probably get it taken out at my next gynecological exam."