"i&#039;ve had the implant since aug. 2014. i absolutely love it! i had a large bruise for about a week after insertion and slight tenderness every once in a while, but otherwise it is hardly noticeable. i changed from oral contraceptives to this because of severe breakthrough bleeding (basically having two periods a month with a variety of different pills), although i haven&#039;t had an issue with any pregnancy scares. for the first 2 or 3 months of getting the implant, my gynecologist told me to take pills to regulate my period, and my period disappeared for a solid 8 months or so.. earlier this year, bleeding came back and again i was prescribed occasional pills for bleeding, since it is my main issue. overall, very satisfied and highly recommend!"