"i have had the implanon implant for the past 7 years. my experience has been very positive, i have had complete loss of period since getting the implant and no noticeable side effects apart from a lower sex drive which i have only discovered since getting it removed. 2 months ago i had my third implant removed after talking with my boyfriend and deciding that i no longer required birth control and would like to experience my natural body cycles again. i have had a few side effects since getting it removed but nothing too bad (some break outs, exhaustion, lack of motivation), only my period still hasn&#039;t returned yet. my doctor said it may take a few months, so hopefully it returns soon."