"i had the implant placed after having my daughter.  while it was very effective in stopping pregnancy, i always ended up with numerous side effects.  i did not have a period the whole 2 1/2 years i had the implant and now a year after having it removed i&#039;ve only had two periods.  i starting gaining weight very quickly and have still yet to be able to lose the weight.  i also had mood swings, extreme headaches, and stomach cramps.  this was my experience and i know not everyone has the same issues but i thought i would share my experiences."