"i&#039;ve got very mixed feelings about my implanon.  had it in for over 6 months and not a hint of a period. no spotting or bleeding whatsoever = awesome!  i&#039;m more emotionally stable - no more crying every month with my period = great!  however, i have put on approx 8kg despite no change to eating habits or exercise = depressed! plus it hurt for a few days after it was put in.  previously i was on the pill for 25yrs and my weight was mostly stable i wore the same size work uniform for 7 yrs - but now i&#039;ve had to go up a size and the new uniforms are getting tight already.  i love not having to remember to take the pill, but i&#039;m seriously considering having the implanon taken out and going back to the pill.  the weight gain is just too big a pr"