"i have nexplanon for about 4 months now. the insertion was not painful but it did gave a brusing that lasted almost 3 weeks. i had my first period that lasted a week as well and then came back after a week it was gone but it was a minimal spotting, it lasted for another week. after that i havent had my period ever since. also it give me break outs which i dont like but i can live with it. it is not so bad. so if you ask me so far so good with the nexplanon."