"i&#039;ve had the implanon for about a year and a half. at first i loved it, no side effects, no bleeding, no weight gain. now if i stop bleeding its only for about a week and i start again. i&#039;ve spent many dollars on tampons and midol. the period is heavy and the cramps are unbearable. my doctor wants to try and have me also take the pill for a month and see if everything stops and if it doesn&#039;t i will be getting it removed. "