"i&#039;ve had the implant since july 2010. the insertion was very easy and painless, except for the lidocaine it stung a bit.  i really like that i don&#039;t have to take a pill everyday. i don&#039;t like that i may go 2 months without a period, but will then bleed for 2 straight months! my periods are erratic and go on for a long time. i&#039;m debating on getting it taken out, who wants to bleed for months at a time?"