"i was &quot;forced&quot; (given no other choice) to get this implant in my arm. i was very scared as i have never been on birth control. i got it in july 2014. my bleeding was basically spotting for 2 months but i got used to it and dealt with it. now i haven&#039;t had a period since. i&#039;m a little moody and gained 15 pounds, but i also don&#039;t exercise a lot. i&#039;m sure there are other side effects but i can&#039;t think of any others. i&#039;m pretty skinny as is. i recommend it but it is not for some people!"