"i got this implant in may of 2015, it&#039;s now march of 2016. the insertion procedure was very easy and relatively painles . the issues came a week later when i started bleeding. i knew that it would take some getting used to but i never anticipated to bleed 10 months like i did. i went to my doctor almost in tears wanting it to be removed asap. because the adolescent unit was out i&#039;d have to wait until the following week. i was about to give up until they suggested birth control pills to use until then. only two days and pills and my bleeding has stopped. i&#039;m cancelling the removal. other than the bleeding, its very effective. i&#039;ve had so much sex while on it and i&#039;m always covered. i have some migraines and gained a few pounds. so worth it."