"i&#039;ve had nexplanon for about a year and 2 months now. it&#039;s really great to me. the insertion was painless. my cycle is kind of off balance though. i can say i had my period four times and every time it was for like 3 to 4 days. the acne is horrible i get it in my face, back and chest. no weight gain and slight hair loss nothing major. but overall i do recommend it. it beats getting a shot every couple months and taking a pill everyday."