"i wanted to share my positive experience. i first had mine inserted aug 2013 at my university&#039;s nurse&#039;s office. the numbing shot really stung, but i didn&#039;t feel the incision or insertion at all. i had bruising on my arm for a few days. for a few weeks after my arm would ache. i have a small, barely-there scar from the incision (looks like a beauty mark/mole). i consistently had periods every other month for 3-5 days. i&#039;ve gained no weight, had no acne break outs, and have not gotten pregnant. i was using b/c pills for over a year before switching to this method. i think it&#039;s a more hassle-free method; don&#039;t have to worry about human error. i will be getting another one inserted in aug since my 3 years is about to be up."