"i had been using the implant for 5 years as it was much easier than taking a pill and was known to be effective. in the first year of using this i had no period whatsoever and thought this was great! however for the remaining 4 years of using this i suffered with constantly bleeding. it was not always heavy but there was rarely ever a day when i was not spotting or could not wear a pad. this proved very difficult with dating and relationships as i was never off my period and sex was pretty much always off the cards. the implant caused me to suffer with the most crippling depression and anxiety and i had counselling for this (all gone now since its removal)? a weight gain of 50 pounds or more which would never budge. please don&#039;t get this!!"