"i got the implant in march 2014 , it didn&#039;t take long to insert but it ached for 5 weeks. for the first 7 months my bleeding was light but now i rarely get a day of no bleeding. i have had side effects since insertion. i&#039;ve had nausea, painful cramps, tender breast,  weight gain and fatigue. it hasn&#039;t been all peachy but i&#039;m not pregnant. i plan to get it removed it&#039;s more trouble than helpful for me."