"while it is effective in that i have not gotten pregnant, it has not been an overall positive experience for me.. since getting nexplanon 3 months ago, my period has come about every week and a half and then between the periods i&#039;m almost constantly spotting. i called to see about having it removed but the doctor said that many women stop getting their periods after the first six months so she advised that i wait until the end of the year to remove it. if i&#039;m still spotting and having these miserable periods by the end of the year i will definitely get it removed although i am hoping they stop so i can keep it because i like not having to worry about getting pregnant or needing on-hand contraception with me. it takes away the worry factor."