"i had the implanon implant inserted july 2010. initially, i had a large deep purple bruise (i bruise easily and colorfully), some tenderness at the site of the implanon, and was a little moody for the first two months. afterwards, i was feeling just the same as before. now, february 2012 i am having it removed. up until recently, i have never had a problem with the implant and i would get it again. as of may 2011 i have not had a menstrual cycle. before that, i had cycles roughly every three weeks. now i am going to make an appointment to have it removed to give my body a break from hormonal birth control."