"i have been on the nexplanon for a year and a half. when i first got it everything thing was good. i had periods regularly and they were pretty light. i enjoyed not having to set an alarm or worry about taking a pill daily. so far it has protected me from pregnancy.  the last six months periods are painful, hard to lose weight, i am extremely moody, anxious, and depressed. any thing can set me into a crying spell. having a impact on my relationship because of my moods. i&#039;m debating on whether to take it out and try pill by mouth but i&#039;m second guessing it because of the convenience of not having to remember to take a pill and currently my significant other wants a baby and i&#039;m not ready! but moods are terrible!!"