I have had nexplanon for almost 3 years and it is due to come out. I got it for college, but it actually contributed to me dropping out, due to medical issues. I had a severe bleeding episode in November of 2013. I was hospitalized for 5 days and given two bags of blood. I have since, had excruciating cramps, 20 day periods, sometimes two periods in 2 weeks, chronic anemia that I have not been able to overcome, and very heavy periods. I will never use nexplanon again, and now that I again have health insurance, I will be able to get it removed, and replace it with something a little less...life threatening....