"when i first had the implanon inserted it was not painful at all and very quick. the months following insertion, i received my period for about 6 months straight! it was horrible and had an effect on my relationship at the time. finally, my period subsided and i didn&#039;t have any bleeding or signs of a period for about 6 months. during this time it was amazing! then, my period started again... it started in december and it is now april. it wasn&#039;t a light period either. it was extreme to where i couldn&#039;t go an hour without changing a tampon and i couldn&#039;t sleep an entire night without having problems. tomorrow i am having it removed and having the mirena iud inserted. i am hoping for a better experience!"