birth control
"I switched from the patch to Nexplanon in April 2014. The insertion procedure was pretty quick and painless. I did have a big bruise on my arm that lasted a while afterward. 



I had some acne and an itchy scalp, but the worst side effect was the CONSTANT BLEEDING. I didn't bleed for two weeks after insertion, but then the bleeding started and rarely stopped. It was usually only enough for a panty liner or light tampon, but it rarely went away. The bleeding was unpredictable and so frustrating. 



I gave my body time to adjust to Nexplanon. After one year the bleeding completely stopped for about a week, giving me hope... But it came back. 



I finally had it removed today and got Mirena instead. FYI removal took much longer than insertion."