"so i&#039;ve had the nexplanon since december of 2013. prior to the nexplanon i was on the deep shot for about three rounds (9 months) i went to basic training and missed my depo shot time frame so when i got out of training the nexplanon seemed like the best option. i haven&#039;t had a period since march of 2013, no spotting, no cramping. my nexplanon expires in december of 2016, and beginning in late january i started severly spotting, and incredibly severe cramping. my acne has gotten worse in the past year ranging from face acne to moderately severe back, chest, and shoulder acne. i do not recommend getting the nexplanon. if you&#039;re lucky you don&#039;t get a period, but i&#039;ve noticed more people have problems than not."