"i&#039;ve had the implant for about a little over a year now. i&#039;ll have to say it is very reliable for preventing pregnancy. it&#039;s much easier then the pill in my opinion. honestly when i first got it i bled for about 8 months straight. it was lighter, but still a hassle. i was determined to keep it in. after about a year i stopped bleeding. now i only get 4-5 light periods every other month. if your willing to wait it out, i definitely would. it took my body awhile to get used to it and now it&#039;s doing great! i barely get headaches and cramps (only a little cramps to indicate my period was coming) no weight gain either! definitely worth it."