"i almost backed out of getting implanon because i was so intimidated by the negative reviews. while this birth control isn&#039;t perfect, i love it. i haven&#039;t had any negative mood swings, any weight gain, any acne or food cravings. the only down side is that my period is kind of a pain. i spot for about 2 weeks, have 1 week of a normal period, and then am off for 3-4 weeks. for the first 6 months it was extremely sporatic and almost non-stop. but now it is pretty regular just long. a small price to pay for birth control that is foolproof and effective, and doesn&#039;t require me to actually remember to take it. "