"i am about to get my first implanon taken out after almost 3 years of having it.  the first year and a half i had no period - minimal spotting.  for the next six to eight months i had a period every 1.5 - 2 months and for only 3-5 days with minimal cramping.  the last portion of the 3 year cycle though it&#039;s become more like 1 full, or almost full period every two to three weeks, cramping elevated but still not what it used to be without any birth control.  

i am considering having another put in, if my doctor thinks that a new implanon would set my body back to the 1.5 years of no periods, that was nice. if she thinks it will continue on where it&#039;s at, i will look into another form."