"i&#039;ve had the nexplanon implant for about a year and a half. the first few months were great! but then i gained almost 40 lbs even though i hadn&#039;t changed my diet or exercise routine. no matter what i do, i can&#039;t shed the weight. my sex drive is completely gone, i&#039;ve become more depressed and when i do get my period, they last for a month or longer! i&#039;m getting this taken out as soon as i can"