"i had my first implant inserted two and a half years ago. it&#039;s worked wonders. when having it put in my arm i felt absolutely nothing but a bit of poking and prodding. it almost tickled. i haven&#039;t gotten pregnant while using it and have experienced no side effects. the most annoying thing was the first week after i got it i was required to wear a pressure bandage while the incision healed and the bandage was awfully itchy. however that isn&#039;t a fault of the contraception. i&#039;d recommend implanon to anyone who asked me about birth control and was looking for a long term method. it&#039;s more effective and cheaper than some pills."