"i&rsquo;ve been on nexplanon for over a year and while i received some side effects (especially during the first 3 months as the doctor said), i have had an overall good experience with it. i haven&rsquo;t gotten pregnant, i had some spotting during the first two months but never had my period again. i did gain weight, but i&rsquo;ve been able to lose it when i try. i also got acne on my face during the first 3 months which became embarrassing but it went away and i have not had problems that involve nexplanon since (when i do break out, it&rsquo;s usually stress). the insertion site is not painful at all either and the actual insertion barely hurt, just some pressure. i feel like all birth control is going to effect people in different ways, but i&rsquo;d suggest it!"