"i&#039;ve had this thing in my arm for a year and 4 months.. i bleed 3 weeks at a time, i may go a whole week without bleeding before i start up again. i am very hormonal and difficult to be around. i have always been fun and out going, i have turned into crab since i&#039;ve been on this birthcontrol. last week i started passing clots and bleeding extra heavy, the cramps were out of this world. i literally could not move. i called my doctor to hear this is completely normal, and yes... after a year!! i told her i wanted it removed and now i have to be counselled on the matter. i do not recommend this to anyone..."