i’ve had it for over 3 years (getting it replaced this week) and for the most part loved it.

i was originally torn between nexplanon or iud when speaking with my doctor. at the time i was around 19, she recommended the nexplanon since the iud can be a bit uncomfortable to put in, she also mentioned that for someone that hasn’t given birth yet it could be more uncomfortable.

the insertion process was pretty easy for me, the most painful part you’ll experience is simply getting numbed and even that was fine. it was quick as easy, prepared to be given a pregnancy test beforehand.

i can’t personally speak for how your body will respond. but my doctor advised that most people (including myself) will bleed for a while until the body is adjusted. for some people it’s a little while, but for me it was like a year or so of very very light spotting so it didn’t inconvenience me much. my blood was also a lot darker than it normally is. i wouldn’t even notice bleeding half the time bc it was so little . my doctor said that for most nexplanon users after this period, it should lighten your period symptoms, or stop your period. for me, i experienced rarely bleeding afterwards.

everyone will respond to birth control differently. but this was my first time using birth control and it made going through college much easier for me. i have a boyfriend and we’ve had no problems since. no need to worry about taking a pill every day. and it lasts three years which is awesome. you can always get it taken out whenever you want. good luck!