"the reviews i read about implanon seriously freaked me out at first. so much so, that i cancelled my initial consultation. after talking things over with a friend, i decide to just go for it. long story short, i love this birth control. i don&#039;t have to take pills daily anymore and i&#039;m always protected. it&#039;s very effective and i still have monthly periods. my first period was a little long, like 8-9 days, but now they&#039;re normal length (3-5 days) and easy. my only complaint would be that while on the pill my cramps virtually disappeared. since being on implanon, my cramps have returned however not as strong! i recommend this for all young women like myself-- do yourself the favor."