"i had the implanon put in in april of 2011, it is now december 11 and for the last 8 months i have had nothing but problems. i have gained about 10lbs and i rarely ever quit spotting and when i&#039;m not spotting i&#039;m bleeding. they said this might be normal for the first few months but like i said its going on 8 months and i just can&#039;t do it anymore. the bleeding has gotten so bad lately i have to make sure i have panty liners in just in case and the cramps seriously feel like i am being stabbed. i was on birth control pills before this and never had any of these problems ever. i&#039;m due to go to the doctor this week to get the implanon removed. i would much rather be on the pill. when i was on it before i never had cramps, only had slight bleeding for 3-4 days."