birth control
"I wanted the Nexplanon to be the answer because I love the convenience of it. The insertion was painfree and it was covered by my insurance (I paid a $30 co-pay. I know girls who pay $25 per MONTH to get the pill). I waited patiently to stop bleeding but it would always come back after a month, three, six. I feel bloated often but not too bad with cramps but I didn't suffer very bad cramps before insertion. It may have effected my moods/depression but I have had several hard life events in the past few years so it would be hard for me to judge. Ultimately, I got it out because of the weight gain. About 130 when inserted (2 yrs ago), 178 when removed today! It is convenient but there are definite side effects and downsides."