"i&#039;ve been on implanon since may of 2007 and i absolutely love it. i was on the pill about 5 years back and i could never remember to take it every day at the same time. i then went to the patch and while that worked good and was easier to manage, after hearing all of the side affects, i wanted to switch immediately. i went to my doctor and told her there were a few things i was looking for: 1. something that had no real routine to worry about, 2. something that when it was removed, i wouldn&#039;t have to wait an extended period of time to conceive. 3. minimal side effects. she recommended implanon. my only complaint is that the cramps are a little more intense then before i got it. other then that, i love it!"