"i had mine inserted on september 30th 2009. at first i thought finally i don&#039;t have to remember to take a pill. but a short time later i realized i don&#039;t like this birth control plan!  i would have a period for 15 days then off for 2/3 days then start again for another 15 days.  this lasted for several months.  my poor husband and i have suffered.  he said no wonder it&#039;s so effective your are always on your period, which leaves no time for us.  i have had no sex drive for about a year now.  as of 2 months ago i have had a period for 7 days then another 28 days later.  implanon has not affected my skin or weight gain/loss or acne.  i still have clear skin and i&#039;m back to my regular weight.  it has taken 1 year, but finally i&#039;m starting to get back regular cycle."