"i have only been on the implanon birth control for 8 months now but i am quite unhappy with it. i have decided to get it taken out next week for a few reasons. 



3 months after it being inserted i i had very heavy periods that lasted for 14-16 days at a time every 5 days with major clotting. my doctor put me on the pill as well as implanon because he thought it may help settle my hormones down. after a month of being on the pill the bleeding stopped and went back to normal. my skin has always been fairly clear, however, ever since implanon has taken effect i have found my skin has gotten worse and worse. lastly, i cannot sleep on my arm without it hurting and my arm hurts even when i don&#039;t touch it."