"i had a love/hate relationship with the implanon. i had it for 2 years but had to have it removed because i couldn&#039;t handle the side effects anymore. totally does the job of preventing you from getting pregnant and loved not having to remember taking it but omg! the first year was great i didn&#039;t get my period at all but the second one was horrible. i would get my period for months and had to wear a tampon everyday. it gave me mood swings and i felt like i was on an emotional roller coaster, not to mention the 25lbs i gained :(  just had it removed and i already feel much better."