"insertion was slightly uncomfortable, but nothing unbearable. i bled intermittently for the first week and i was an emotional mess.. i almost ended my relationship. these symptoms subsided after seven days and i did not get my period again. i did not experience any decline in sex drive, however my appetite went through the roof! i was constantly hungry and thinking about food. i put on 5kg (11 pounds) in four months, which really affected me. i had the implanon removed one month ago, and instantly switched over to nuvaring. within 48 hours my appetite had returned to normal and i lost 1kg in two weeks without effort. as the implanon is cheap, effective and simple i&#039;d recommend giving it a go, but beware that it may cause significant side effects."