"my arm was bruised after getting the implant for about a week, my period came whenever it wanted and stayed for up to 14 days at a time. after about 6 months my period had completely gone away. i had horrible hormonal changes and mood changes, i gained almost 50 pounds very quickly after getting the implant inserted.  this birth control is up to 3 years, after two and a half years i got pregnant. i knew it had worn off because i lost weight and felt more like myself. after finding out i was pregnant i made an appointment to get the implant removed so i could have a normal pregnancy. but i ended up having a miscarriage from the implant before i could get it removed. a big weight was lifted off my shoulders after getting it removed"