birth control
"I got the Nexplanon implant in late August 2015 and had it removed in early January 2016. I tried to last the full 6 months my doctor had me agree to, but I just couldn't. In those 4 months, I had less than 3 weeks without bleeding, and those were not consecutive. I got terrible acne on my back, which I hadn't had since my late teens (I'm 27), and I was constantly bloated. I also gained about 7 pounds. Previously when I gained weight on bc, it was very proportional- some at my waist, some at my breasts, etc.- this time, however, it was all around my waist, and exercise did not help. Since having the implant removed and returning to the pill, all of those issues have decreased significantly if not disappeared completely."