"i started nexplanon in early january 2015. i love it. the insertion did not hurt but i was bruised for a while and there is a small scar. i found it disconcerting that i could feel the implant in my arm when touching the muscle but after a few weeks i stopped noticing is was there at all, like with contacts or a wedding ring. i was concerned that the implant would not stand up to my active lifestyle, i practice jujitsu  and that involves a lot of upper arm gripping, but there have been no complications or issues there. i had a period like normal after starting nexplanon and have had lighter and lighter bleeding every month since then. i haven&#039;t experienced any weight gain or mood swings like i did with daily pills or the depo shot."