"i had the implanon inserted in dec 2009.  i loved it until recently, and i still recommend it over the iud.  but now my side effects are to great for my body and mind to handle.  since i got it i have had maybe 5 periods but this year i have had 2 and they were regular and right on time.  i suffer from horrible pms symptoms and i got them all the last two months. since november of last year i have become horribly depressed and my anxiety is through the roof. i believe that all my &quot;issues&quot; are side effects of this birth control, and i think that the reduction in hormones released is probably the cause.  i am getting it removed asap, but still think that this could work for some or for a shorter 2 year window verses the 3 year they say."