"i&#039;ve had nexplanon for almost a year now and i have to say, it seems like i have experienced every side effect there is! hair loss, yeast infection, frequent discharges, and especially weight gain! no i&#039;m not fat but i have gained some weight. i believe that this is good birth control because you don&#039;t have to worry about remembering to take a pill everyday or getting the shot but it has it&#039;s ups and down. my sex drive totally left the building and mood swings are crazy. my boyfriend hates it but i need it!"