birth control
"I first had Nexplanon implanted in April 2015 because of my heavy and painful cramping. I was told that it would be normal for the first 2 or 3 months to spot or bleed, as it was my body becoming used to it. I stuck it out for the first few months and then asked my doctor why I kept bleeding. She told me for some people it may take up to 6 months. I stuck it out until that 6th month and figured that it might just take a little longer than most people. However, I never stopped bleeding. I always had to wear panty liners or light pads. It was never just spotting either; sometimes the bleeding would get so bad it would be like a period. After a year, I got it taken out in May 2016. It's been over a year since and my cycle varies drastically."