"i have had nexplanon since may 2014.  at first it was going really well - i didn&#039;t have any side effects and didn&#039;t get a period for about 6-8 months.  then when i finally got one it was very heavy and lasted for about a month.  after that, i started getting them every few months (still not that bad).  starting in december it has really gone haywire.  i get a period just about every other week and the last one was so heavy and disgusting that i can&#039;t take it anymore.  before this, i was relatively cramp free and my periods were very light.  now it is just too much.  i have an appointment to get this out a week from today.  only positive is i did not get pregnant."