"i was terrified to try this drug after reading a lot of the reviews, but then i remembered that people who&#039;ve had a bad experience are far more likely to post a review.  i reluctantly went in and had the device inserted in my arm, i&#039;m a big wuss so i was super scared! it wasn&#039;t nearly as bad as i had imagined, all you really feel is the first needle used to numb the area (kind of like when they draw blood, just a sting) and then after that, it&#039;s nothing. the area did bruise pretty badly for about a week and a half (which i was told to expect) and was only slightly painful and awkward.  i got the implant while i  was on my period my period literally stopped a few hours later and i&#039;ve not had one since! best birthcontrol ever!!!! just do it!"