"i can say i&#039;ve had nothing but great experiences since having it placed last june. i was on the pill for 3 years before finding out about the implant. on the pill i gained about 30lbs but thought it was my only option. i decided to get the implant as i had been forgetting to take the pills, and my dr said it was the most effective form of birthcontrol around right now. the placing of the implant was painless, just a little uncomfortable. i got regular period the two months after the insertion, and have not had a period since, which i love. i really haven&#039;t had any side affects, except for losing about 20lbs (back to my normal weight prior to the pill) so i&#039;m not complaining. uncomfortable at times (if i sleep on my arm), but i rarely notice it there"