"overall i give this birth control a 5 because i never got pregnant. besides that being on the nexplanon was the most frustrating 2 year experience. every persons body is different but proceed with caution in your decision. the first 3 months were great no side effects, no period, nothing. after those three months i was bleeding non stop with an occasional 2-5 day break and it would begin again. my acne was ridiculous, it was worse than when i was in middle school and going through puberty. i had acne on my face all the time and eventually it developed all over my chest and back. i gained about 10 pounds. doctors told me i was fine and some even suggested taking birth control pills while on the nexplanon to stop the bleeding."