"i had to have my implant taken out i had it put in 2 years ago and since then i have gained 40lbs that i haven&#039;t been able to get rid of like i used to and have been agitated and moody no one tells you the first 6-8 months you can&#039;t even have sex because you&#039;re constantly bleeding and spotting.  it was good birth control but the side effects are in my book not worth it. i also had hair loss and countless other side effects which may not be linked to this but since they have stopped after 2 weeks of having it out i&#039;m guessing that it was the implant. strongly do not recommend!! i also know someone else who had the nexplaton and she got pregnant and had a miscarriage wile having the implant she has since had it removed. i suggest you do to..."